Australia dismisses claims its illegal arrivals policy is being tested

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Updated October 3, 2008 19:14:23

Australia's Immigration Minister Chris Evans has dismissed media claims the Government's revamped policy on illegal arrivals is being tested by people smugglers. A boat carrying 12 illegal migrants was intercepted last Monday near Ashmore Reef, 320 kilometres off Australia's far north coast.

Presenter: Karon Snowdon
Speakers: Australia's Immigration Minister, Chris Evans, Geoff Mcpherson, President Canberra Refugee Support

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