Australia shores up defences against asylum seekers as US deal provides escape for refugees
- Written by Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
The cordon around Australia’s border has been pulled tighter to deter people smugglers as the government finally unveils its agreement for the United States to resettle refugees from Nauru and Manus Island.
Extra navy, airforce and border protection forces have already been mobilised to stop the deal leading to the boats restarting.
Announcing...