Is Australia's 'Pacific Solution' valid at international law?

The Australian government uses a rhetoric of fear when discussing refugees and asylum seekers by using such terms as 'illegal', 'unauthorised entry', 'SIEV' (suspected illegal entry vessel), and 'terrorist', putting into the minds of Australians the misconception that refugees who seek asylum in our country are somehow performing an illegal act. It is the government who is performing illegal acts against these people. There are many NGOs and high profile individuals who have clearly stated …

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