@poddster wrote:
@azureline** wrote:
Have you given much thought to why you are so determined that asylum seekers don't deserve to seek asylum, to be cared for humanely?
Az, no where have I said that or implied it.
As i have stated previously on many occasions , what i object to is the forceful unlawful method of entry.
There are proper channels for application for refugee status, a lot of people have done that and are waiting to be assessed.
Some have chosen to break Australian law and try to force their way in.
In my opinion, and i guess in the opinion of many others, Country invaders have broken the law anw that would render them ineligibl to be resettled in Australia
once more for those that weren't listening
“Asylum seekers who wish to seek protection in Australia should apply through the proper channels, rather than applying onshore.”
All human beings have a right to seek and enjoy in other countries asylum from persecution, which makes refugee protection a universal and global responsibility. As a signatory to the UN Refugee Convention and as a member of the international community, Australia shares in this responsibility. There is no reason why Australia should be exempt from receiving and processing onshore asylum claims while expecting other nations to fulfil this responsibility. As a developed nation with well-established systems for refugee status determination and strong settlement support infrastructure, Australia is well-placed to play a leading role in refugee protection, both within our region and at a global level.
Applying for protection onshore is not a means of bypassing the “proper channel” of applying for protection. In fact, applying onshore is the standard procedure for seeking protection. According to the definition in the UN Refugee Convention, refugees are persons who are outside their country of origin.count This means that you cannot apply for refugee status if you are inside your own country. In order to be recognised as a refugee, you must leave your country and apply for refugee status onshore in another country. A person experiencing persecution who wished to seek protection in Australia could not, for example, apply for refugee status through the UNHCR office or the Australian consulate or embassy in their own country. They would have to travel to Australia and seek protection after arriving here.
A common misconception about refugee protection is that applying for resettlement from overseas is the “proper channel” for seeking protection. In fact, resettlement of refugees in third countries is the exception rather than the rule. In general, resettlement is only used as a solution for refugees in cases where it’s not possible for them to return home or settle permanently in the country where they first sought asylum. It’s not a matter of resettlement being the only “proper” channel through which to find protection – it’s simply a different solution based on different circumstances.
to no one in particular.
