Recommendation 290

All asylum seekers have their claims assessed through a thorough process undertaken by decision makers trained in refugee law and conducted in accordance with procedural fairness requirements. They are provided with detailed written reasons for any decision to refuse a protection visa. All protection visa applicants who have received a refusal decision have access to judicial review on points of law.

The Australian Government remains committed to its strong border protection policies – including the policy not to offer resettlement to people who come to Australia illegally by boat. These policies have enabled us to secure our borders and break the business of people smugglers. Australia implements these policies in compliance with our international obligations.

The Australian Government cooperates with our regional partners to resolve the shared challenge of people smuggling and irregular migration. Regional processing, among other policies, has reduced illegal maritime travel to our region and prevented people from risking their lives at sea. The Australian Government cooperates with our regional partners to resolve the shared challenge of people smuggling and irregular migration. Regional processing, among other policies, has reduced illegal maritime travel to our region and prevented people from risking their lives at sea.