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Defence Force concerned ‘turn back boats’ policy may be illegal (SBS)

6 December 20130 comments

Lawyers for the Australian Defence Force have told the Government they fear that turning back asylum seeker boats under Operation Sovereign Borders could be illegal, leaving their personnel exposed to personal and professional risk.

http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2013/12/06/defence-force-concerned-turn-back-boats-policy-may-be-illegal