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Australia's Asylum Seeker Policies
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Mandatory Detention Introduced
The policy states that all non-citizens who arrive in Australia without a Visa could be detained for up to 273 days. -
Temporary Protection Visas Introduced
The visa allowed recipients to stay in Australia for three years. They were required to apply for further protection or return to their country of origin after this time. -
Tampa Incident
The Tampa incident was a diplomatic dispute between Australia, Norway and Indonesia. The Norwegian flagged ship MV Tampa rescued 439 Afghans from international waters off Australia, but was refused entry into Australian territory. -
Pacific Solution Implemented
The policy allowed asylum seekers arriving in Australia without authorisation to be sent to off-shore processing centres in Nauru and Manus Island. -
Kevin Rudd Abolished Pacific Solution
Newly elected Prime Minister Kevin Rudd abolished the Pacific Solution. -
Julia Gillard Announced Intention to Establish Regional Processing Centre in Timor-Leste
Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced the government's intention to work with Timor-Leste to establish a regional processing centre.