An asylum seeker boat has been rescued off Christmas Island after issuing a distress call.
The 120 people aboard will be processed at Christmas Island on Thursday.
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) received a request for assistance from the vessel at around midday (AEST) on Wednesday.
The latest rescue comes after four people died when a boat carrying nearly 150 people capsized in rough waters on Tuesday.
The navy pulled 144 asylum seekers from the water alive.
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Last weekend a baby boy, who was on a vessel swamped by high seas, also drowned.
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on Wednesday outlined his three-pronged approach to the policy area covering action at the global, regional and national level.
