Gillard鈥檚 refugee policy breaches ALP platform, say party dissidents

September 12, 2011
Issue 
896
News

Gillard鈥檚 refugee policy breaches ALP platform, say dissidents

Labor for Refugees (NSW) released the statement below on September 12.

* * *

Labor for Refugees (NSW) condemns the policy announced today by the Prime Minister that legislation will be pursued to overcome the High Court's rejection of the Malaysia deal.

Labor for Refugees (NSW) calls on the Gillard government to comply with the unambiguous provisions of the ALP National Party Platform.

Ms Gillard was one of many national delegates who voted unanimously in favour of the ALP National Platform in 2009.

The platform states at Chapter 7, paragraph 157, second dot point:

鈥淧rotection claims made in Australia will be assessed by Australians on Australian territory.鈥

The removal of any person from Australia without assessing their claims to protection is a breach of this provision.

The policy announced today is also a clear breach of the Platform's requirement that Labor honour all of Australia's international obligations.

All members of the Labor Party are obliged to uphold the Party Platform.

Refugees & migrants
Australia

Comments

Anonymous replied on

These Labourals will do anything to cling to power by bashing Refugees and the environment but people will in the end choose the real arseholes over the fake arseholes and that is not good.

You need 91自拍论坛, and we need you!

91自拍论坛 is funded by contributions from readers and supporters. Help us reach our funding target.

Make a One-off Donation or choose from one of our Monthly Donation options.

Become a supporter to get the digital edition for $5 per month or the print edition for $10 per month. One-time payment options are available.

You can also call 1800 634 206 to make a donation or to become a supporter. Thank you.