Australia processes applications from those seeking to claim asylum and when an application is made via the correct and legal channels the process is fair but not an easy one to negotiate. Those refused are deported. Those who arrive in Australia illegally - such as by boats from Indonesia - are placed in detention centres which will no longer be located in Australia, but in Nauru and Papua New Guinea. From October 2012, those who attempt to arrive on Australian shores illegally to claim asylum will be sent to Nauru and Papua New Guinea following recent legislation that was passed by parliament as of August 2012.
Yes, Australia accepts asylum seekers but has strict Immigration policies and processes in place to determine their eligibility for refugee status. Asylum seekers must apply for protection through the country's official channels, and their cases are assessed based on the criteria defined by the United Nations Refugee Convention.
The first penal colony was in New South Wales, Australia, established in 1788 by the British as a place to exile convicts. It was located in Port Jackson, which is present-day Sydney.
There is no specific data available regarding the average IQ of prisoners in Australia. The IQ levels of prisoners vary depending on factors such as education, socio-economic background, and individual circumstances.
The colony that was mostly inhabited by convicts was Australia. In 1788, the British established a penal colony in New South Wales, which later expanded to include other areas of Australia such as Tasmania. These convicts were sent to Australia as a form of punishment from British prisons.
James Ruse was transported to Australia as a convict in 1788 for stealing items in England. He was one of the first convicts to be transported to help establish the new British colony in New South Wales. Ruse later became a successful farmer and is regarded as Australia's first settler to grow a successful crop of wheat.
A sentence for a convict sent to Australia could be many years in length. Because of reasons such as good behaviour, some convicts were given a "ticket of leave". These individuals were still watched however, as some convicts had a tendency to reoffend. They were required to report in regularly to the authorities. While on their ticket-of-leave, they were permitted to work for a living in a trade. After a further period of good behaviour, these convicts were given a "free pardon", meaning they could start their own trade, business, or take up land which may have been allocated to them and use it for farming or crops. Some even became Constables for the colony (for example John Smith). Some of Australia's convicts became great pioneers in their field. Francis Greenway, for example, had trained as an architect prior to his sentence, and his work can be seen in some of the old, gracious buildings still standing in Sydney today. George Howe had a background in printing; he published Australia's first regular newspaper. Convicts rarely, if ever, returned to England, as Australia held much better opportunities for them.
no they let in 1.6 per cent
They take illegal asylum seekers to Christmas Island.
Australia spent $142 millions on detention centers and asylum seekers.
Asylum seekers come to Australia either because they have a war in their country or they have been threatened in one way or another!!
Yes
by a boat
it depends on many things: how they arrived in Australia ( legal or illegal ) what they are fleeing from whether they have a criminal record bringing any illegal objects, products it doesn't matter were ever there coming from, if they are asylum seekers they are asylum seekers.
asylum seekers
to discourage people from seeking asylum in Australia
Persons seeking asylum in Australia they do not get immediate benefits. They are mostly sent to the off shore processing center, if they arrive by boat.
Over 20 years
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