Turnbull to propose law that bans boat asylum seekers from Australia permanently

Turnbull to propose law that bans boat asylum seekers from Australia permanently

Turnbull to propose law that bans boat asylum seekers from Australia permanently Source: Mark Graham/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's proposal to stop asylum seekers who arrived by boat from ever entering Australia has received mixed reviews. While some have praised the idea, others have condemned the plan as discriminatory and unjust. FEDERAL Labor will look closely at it but says its ridiculous that some banned from Australia wont ever be allowed to visit for business, accusing Malcolm Turnbull of pandering to One Nation. It could even face a challenge from the High Court, as Aaron reports.



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