Labor's Asylum seeker policy
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New refugee policy gets mixed response on the Tweed
23rd Jul 2013 10:28 AM
KEVIN RUDD's hardline asylum seeker policy has given the PM a bump in the polls.
The new approach, which will see refugees who arrive in Australia by boat sent to PNG for processing, has received a mixed response in the political and public realms.
Tell us what you think about the new policy. Take our poll and leave your comments below.
Reader poll
Do you agree with Kevin Rudd's hardline approach to asylum seekers, which sees boat arrivals processed in PNG?
This poll ended on 30 July 2013.
Current Results
Yes, it will deter people from getting on boats.
71%
No, it is too harsh.
17%
I don't know what the best approach to dealing with the issue is.
11%
This is not a scientific poll. The results reflect only the opinions of those who chose to participate.
