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Political motivations appear high on Kevin Rudd’s asylum seeker deal with Papua New Guinea (PNG). But there is more at stake than just looking for a positive election outcome for the Rudd government. Labor’s stance on asylum seeker’s is causing human rights concerns.

In response to Prime Minister Kevin Rudd signing a deal for PNG to accept all asylum seekers from Australian waters and settle refugees, protesters have voiced their concerns.A variety of welfare issues have been voiced. Resettled refugees could face extreme poverty and law and order fears in PNG.

 

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