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More will die at sea: Ruddock
From AAP
28oct01
MORE asylum seekers were likely to die at sea if they were encouraged to illegally arrive in Australia, Immigration Minister Philip Ruddock warned today.
Mr Ruddock said tragedies such as the drowning death of more than 350 boat people en route to Australia on October 19 were likely to be repeated as long as people tried to use illegal means to enter the country.
"You're only likely to see more tragedies of this sort if you encourage the view that the best way for people to get migration out of us is to turn up at our shore rather than to apply properly," Mr Ruddock said on ABC television.
"If you're dealing with refugees, which people say we often are, the important point to remember is none of these people would have been insecure or unsafe in Indonesia.
"It was an option that they rather come to Australia seeking safety and security and sanctuary rather than taking it where it was immediately available to them."
Mr Ruddock defended Australia's request to Pacific nations to house asylum seekers.
He said the island nations viewed the problem as a regional issue and were anxious to be involved in the process.
"What the countries of the region have said to us is that they believe this is a big problem," Mr Ruddock said.
"It's a problem that may face them if it's not addressed effectively.
"Papua New Guinea sees itself on a route that might be used by smugglers.
"They believe it's important for them to have experience in dealing with these matters and they want to be part of a regional solution.
"It has to be seen as a problem that the region faces and not just one that Australia faces."
Australia has copped heavy criticism for its refusal to accept illegal boat people, with major churches condemning aid deals with Pacific nations as human trafficking.
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