Abbott's immigration policy: revisiting cruelty

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Title: Abbott's immigration policy: revisiting cruelty
Author(s): Briskman, Linda
Abstract: The increasingly harsh asylum seeker policy of the Opposition has come as no surprise. In competing for votes, the government and the Opposition are rivals for policies aimed at electoral protection rather than sound public policy based on compassion.
Publication type: Commentary
Source: The Drum Opinion, 28 May 2010
Publication year: 2010
Keyword(s): Abbott, Tony; Asylum seekers; Australia; Government; Immigration detention; Immigration policy; Refugees
Publisher: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Publisher URL: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/stories/s2911724.htm