SM,
The doc that Poirot linked to and I quoted from is a DIAC doc.

I think I have seen higher figures before but those are the ones quoted for 2011-2012. If you can find other figures that are different then the DIAC must be wrong. I don't know who else would have correct figures.

For me, it means that student applications for protection visas should be looked at far more closely. In fact I do not think we are near stringent enough with all applications for protection. I understand we are nowhere near as tough as the UN in granting refugee status.

We have stopped the illegals from coming by boat and now we need to look at other ways some people are taking advantage of our good and trusting nature.

There will always be some who want to rort the system and take advantage of any weakness.

Banjo,

I have read the document and do not disagree with it. I was merely pointing out that due to the length of time taken to resolving legal appeals, that the 18% of illegals that had not been granted asylum were likely to still be pending.