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The sinking of an asylum seeker boat north of Christmas Island yesterday is a tragedy, the Australian Greens said this morning.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those affected by this awful tragedy, and we hope that as the rescue operation continues more survivors will be found,” Greens’ immigration spokesperson, Sen. Sarah Hanson-Young, said.

“We express our support for the brave efforts of all Australian and Indonesian personnel involved in the rescue effort.

“The Australian Greens reaffirm our commitment to the UN Refugee Convention and to onshore assessment but today we must be focused on expressing our empathy and encouragement to the rescue effort.”

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