The federal government has given the island's tourism bureau $400,000 to promote tourism.But, it could be argued, the Australia's Operation Sovereign Borders is also important.Will the island's detention centre and tourism may have to coexist for many more years to come.
Christmas Island is fast gaining a reputation as a prison island, some dubbing it Australia's Alcatraz.
However, some tourism operators say there is more to the island than just a detention centre.
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