Opposition toughens refugee policy

Canberra : Australia | Jun 08, 2012 at 8:23 PM PDT

Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Opposition is concerned many asylum seekers are deliberately destroying their papers to confuse officials assessing their refugee status. Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says the new policy includes the creation of a new refugee status commission to regularly audit assessments to ensure consistent... FULL ARTICLE AT Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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