Dreamon- I think criteria should also include the mental/emotional state and compatability of the refugee, and the actual circumstances and allegiances of the individuals should also be considered (which, as of present, they currently are by the immigration department).
For example, if the person were persecuted by the government of his/her own country for belonging to a terrorist group, extreme religious cult, mafia or warlord clan which would be considered a security risk if operating in our own society/would not qualify for a license to practice here, I think a trip back is exactly what they SHOULD be given. I think legitemacy AND zero social risk assessment is what should be considered.

Belly- personally I analyze every single candidate and the practices and policy of every party they represent (especially on integrity and interest in actually doing their job, earnest support for more democracy/public ownership, or at least pointing out corruption).
On this criteria I've placed certain independents, Greens, and some grassroots minor parties (liberal and conservative types) at the top, some of the single-issue parties next, the loony religious parties below them, and the Liberals, Labor, Nats and Democrats dead last (as they've proven that they're blatantly filled to the rim with corruption). How anyone informed could still seriously think any of the four bottom candidates would still be trustworthy, authentic or even competent due to past performances is lunacy.

King Hazza start a thread I will come, but like it or not, with very few execptions, we vote two partys.
No independent in the senate is worth feeding.
Col Rouge your views are your right.
And in my view not even close to reality.
In fact a near mirror image of Abbotts unrealistic and no government would ever put them in place here.

Belly “Col Rouge your views are your right.
And in my view not even close to reality.”

Absolutely, My views are My right

And your “view” is, to my view, a complete irrelevance Belly

Something so removed form reality that only some form of socialist apologist would seek to find comfort in them.

Now we have that sorted maybe you could actual comment on what I said,

instead of doing your usual “projectile hurling from the back of the throat, into the wind - and all down the front of your shirt”

Why dont some of you charitable do-goofers go for a holiday to western europe, just anywhere in western europe, and see what benefits people from the "leaky boats" syndrome have done for the country that welcomed them and then post again on this web?
I am not a Liberal but if they come out and endorse Abbot's feelings on asylum seekers and economic refugees they have my vote. Absolutely.

OK, now call me a racist. That doesnt worry me. I love Australia more than any of you could.This country doesnt deserve to be trashed.

socratease

Col you remain the rude bloke I have grown to know.
Socratese, the art of debate, verbal tennis if you like is not your strong point.
I know how bad it is in europe, Sydney for that matter.
I am no fan of some migrants, sorry but true.
Dislike with every inch of my being those who think intergration is not needed once they come here.
So what did you and Coil base your diatribe on.
UNDRER STAND gentle men, Abbott must wish every night he had not said it.
This you must learn/should know Liberals will vote Liberal Labor will vote Labor.
The polls clearly show, the intent is to vote Rudd back.
Half witted statements like Abbotts true, take votes away, for every redneck he makes happy he turns ten away.
He could have said he would return to his partys policy returned every one, and won votes but he got it wrong he lost thinkers votes to retain red necks who had no other place to go.
And no understanding of politrics.

Belly “Col you remain the rude bloke I have grown to know.”

Ah Belly, thankyou, sometimes you say the sweetest things…

Even though I seem to upset your “genteel sensibilities”

Maybe try switching from English Breakfast to Earl Grey, I hear its better for those who are a little “delicate”