The Daily Telegraph
Indonesia has failed to assist several boats in trouble near its shores in the past month, with observers saying it has neither the ability nor the inclination to save asylum seekers stranded at sea. Java island, and on Wednesday dispatched rescue...
The Age
Story continues below While the government has offered the coalition three spots in the group, Opposition Leader Tony Abbott is refusing to participate because has says the body lacks terms of reference. "Such details are a standard component of any...
Sydney Morning Herald
Story continues below The coalition was invited to nominate three members to join the committee, but it has so far not put up any MPs. Ms Gillard said former defence chief Chris Barrie had declared boat tow-backs were too dangerous and would not work,...
International Business Times
Prime Minister Julia Gillard said on Friday that the Multi-Party Reference Group she convened "to address asylum seeker and refugee issues," is all geared up for work, with its cross-party composition filled up save for the slots reserved for the...
The Courier-Mail
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott's apparent decision to snub multi-party talks on asylum seekers suggests he doesn't want his policies scrutinised, the federal government says. Minister Julia Gillard on Friday announced the make-up of a multi-party...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott insists the policy will be a core element in his plan to stop asylum seekers trying to make the dangerous journey to Australia. "New orders, on day one of a Coalition Government, would be given to our naval forces in the...