Fed: Gov't suspends processing of asylum claims=3

AAP General News (Australia)
04-09-2010
Fed: Gov't suspends processing of asylum claims=3

Senator EVANS says all "irregular" maritime arrivals will continue to be taken to Christmas
Island.

He says while new asylum claims from Sri Lanka and Afghan nationals won't be processed
in the suspension period .. health and security checks will continue.

Senator EVANS says the detention facility on Christmas Island is "stretched" to the
limit because of the recent influx of boat arrivals.

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