A former asylum seeker warns Commonwealth Games athletes of the risks of seeking asylum during the event

سیمپلیس ریبوئم

سیمپلیس ریبوئم Source: SBS

Former refugees from the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games are among Australia's medal hopes on the Gold Coast. Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton is warning there won't be any more joining their ranks. Refugee lawyers argue anyone is within their rights to apply for asylum once they are in Australia.



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