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Australia ready to expel asylum seekers

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The issue of human rights for asylum seekers in Australia. Asylum seekers in the middle of the ocean being rescued by the Australian Navy before Tony Abbott became Prime Minister.   Image: radioaustralia.net.au The community and the Australian government has been known for having the attention on human rights issues in other countries. In the 70s they welcome boat people from Vietnam.  Tony Abbott, Australia's new Prime Minister made ​​a speech in front of the Australian flag.  Image: independentaustralia.net Now the Vietnamese people have a prosperous life in Australia. However, Australia has now apparently changed direction, the Conservative party leader Tony Abbott at the last election campaign, he pledged to reject and expel asylum seekers from Iran, Afghanistan and refugees from other countries.