Asylum seekers
Alternative labels
Refugee status determination
Asylum seekers policy
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Fact Check: Is it illegal to turn back boats in international waters to Indonesia?
Indonesian politician Tantowi Yahya claims it is illegal for Australia to turn back asylum seeker boats in international waters.
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Fact Check: Christine Milne in the ballpark on cost of Coalition's Nauru tent city
Greens leader Christine Milne claims the Coalition's 'tent city' on Nauru will cost $1.9 billion over four years.
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Fact Check: Scott Morrison correct on 'illegal entry' of people without a visa
Opposition immigration spokesman Scott Morrison claims people illegally enter Australia when they arrive without a valid visa, and that the term 'illegal entry' is used in international conventions.
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Fact Check: Clive Palmer wrong on asylum seekers being paid more than pensioners
Federal MP and businessman Clive Palmer claims Australia's senior citizens are paid less than newly arrived asylum seekers.
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Fact Check: Tony Burke not telling the full story on unaccompanied asylum seeker children
The Federal Government's refugee deal with Papua New Guinea sparked questions about who will be responsible for unaccompanied minors sent offshore.