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Australians stranded in Asia plead to return after Queensland withdraws its approval

Labor's immigration spokeswoman Kristina Keneally with pictures of stranded Australian citizens

Labor's immigration spokeswoman Kristina Keneally with pictures of stranded Australian citizens Source: AAP

Australians are begging for help to come home after Queensland broke its promise to allow them into the state, reigniting the months-long border dispute between Queensland and New South Wales.


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