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Darwin case shows absurdity of two-tiered system for assessing claims of asylum: Greens

The Australian Greens say they are relieved that Chinese nationals in Darwin harbour will not risk trying to reach New Zealand as part of their legal right to seek asylum. “Their plight highlights the absurdity of Australia’s two-tiered system that detains people who arrive by boat and lets those who arrive by jet live in the community,” Greens’ immigration spokesperson, Sen. Sarah Hanson-Young, said. “Had these Chinese nationals flown in to Darwin, they would not be talking of their fears…

Australia should inform Chinese in Darwin of their right to seek asylum: Greens

April 11, 2012

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Australian immigration authorities should inform Chinese nationals in Darwin harbour of their right to seek asylum here, the Australian Greens said today. “Officials should use the time remaining on the Chinese’s temporary visas to give them every opportunity to seek protection in Australia,” Greens’ immigration spokesperson, Sen. Sarah Hanson-Young, said. “Australia also has a role to play in helping the Afghan and Iranian asylum seekers who were rescued off Indonesia at the weekend. At least one asylum seeker has said…