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Article: Illegal immigrants masquerading as "refugees": the muslim invasion. (Editorial Comment).(Brief Article)
- Article from:
- National Observer - Australia and World Affairs
- Article date:
- March 22, 2001
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The recent arrival off Christmas Island, in August 2001, of a Norwegian ship carrying over four hundred persons proposing to enter Australia illegally has crystallised a grave problem facing this country.
Unfortunately Australia has come to be regarded as a "soft target" for illegal immigrants, for the following reasons:
1. Instead of illegal immigrants arriving in boats being sent away immediately, with adequate food and provisions, they are allowed to enter Australia.
2. Many of the illegal immigrants are persons from violent backgrounds whose acceptance into Australia would be highly undesirable.
3. They are placed in detention ...