Anthony Albanese Backs Australian Border Force on Boat Policy

The Australian Prime Minister has voiced support for the Australian Border Force (ABF) amid revelations of a secret program involving the transfer of asylum seekers from unseaworthy vessels to safer crayfishing boats before being returned to Indonesia. An investigation by The West Australian revealed that the ABF has been acquiring cray boats and utilizing them to prevent refugees from drowning. The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of border security without providing further details. Opposition Leader Sussan Ley criticized the increase in smuggling attempts, urging for better border control.

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