Bowen has now admitted that new arrivals will be released into the community and will receive Quote "A single man will get a basic payment of 89% of the lowest Centrelink payment - about $438 a fortnight - plus 89% of rent assistance, or a maximum $107.69 a fortnight. (TOTAL $545.69)
THAT alone will ensure they keep coming simply because Indonesia and Malaysia GIVE THEM NOTHING. Even Germany give them a very little money and food vouchers.

The smugglers can now advertise that because the detention centers are full that if they take the boat they WILL be released into the community with at least $545.69 per fortnight on arrival.

They future cost will be potentially astronomical because approx 95% of the arrivals are men when they are given a visa (even if it takes 5 years) they bring there family TAXPAYERS have to house and support them all. (NOT 1 HOMELESS REFUGEE)

Misc adverse consequence
1) Public housing and private rental will now go to these people and the cost of renting WILL rise and waiting lists get longer. ( they same situation would arise under the Malaysian solution when we had to provide housing to the 4,500 who came from Malaysia)

Philip, I share your concerns.

The government is moving to make it more difficult for asylum seekers, or so they say. But shadow minister for immigration, Scott Morrison, says that they are effectively doing exactly the opposite. I agree.

See this short story from Lateline:

http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2012/s3638174.htm

Morrison and Abbott are right. I am bitterly disappointed with Christine Milne.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-11-20/amnesty-international-inspects-nauru-detention/4382042

What Amnesty International thinks of our detention center on Nauru.

So Paul, I wonder what Amnesty International would like to see. Could it be completely open borders, so that refugees or those who purport to be refugees, or just anyone who is looking for a better life, can come to Australia?

I can see the lawyers lining up if someone released into the community is injured suing the taxpayers for Millions of dollars saying you failed to protect me.

There seem to be a lot of boats in the past few days not reported by most media outlets.

At least Abbott has the brain to want to make them work for what they get - I like that idea.

Also $545.69 per fortnight is way too much for most as they will have around 4 to 5 people living in 1 house which will leave them with a disposable income of around $450 per fortnight.

Do what Germany do give them allowance for rent and food stamps and a little money (way less than what we give them)

Let Amnesty International go to one of the camps in Jordon or Africa then they will have something to complain about - screw amnesty int.

Ludwig Amnesty International will submit a report to our government, with recommendations. for their consideration.
Phillip it is a poor line of argument, when one tries to justify one wrong by pointing to a perceived bigger wrong.
Hermann Goering screw your Nazi Party.