Are we assuming the country of their citizenship to who we are deporting is going to threaten their well being. They are not Australian citizens so what is the problem. they must be here on some temporary visa. We do not have open borders for everyone to raid our welfare, it might be a greens policy, but we care for family first, and make sure those of other families receive adequate care in their home.

Come on Paul.

Unlike greens, most of us realise there is no money tree. To get money to pay welfare on some gate crashing blow ins, it has to be taken from somewhere else.

Yes it may not be gate crashers that stopped this bloke getting the medical treatment, it could be the dreadful waste of the NDIS, Gonski, or some useless NGO. Where ever it was, the bloke, like so many others, did not get the medical treatment he deserved. Until we can look after our own, we should not waste another cent on gate crashers.

The opportunistic exploitation of our generous welfare system is just as heartless !
Why don't people do in their countries what we do here, work together for the common good !

Come on Hassy,

Maybe you can enlighten us as to the cost of YOUR forum proposal some time back to NUK 200 million innocent men, women and children in PAKIISTAN on the pretext of "Get em' before they get us!" I don't know why he chose Pakistan for such an outburst. Maybe you can supply more info on your idea that the Australian Navy should, what was it, open fire with 50mm rounds across the bow of unarmed refugee boats, again with unarmed men, women and children on board. When these things you have said in the past are brought up, you remain shamefully silent, never denying, never commenting. They painfully show what end of the spectrum YOU come from.

Aidan,

<<But at least there's a logically sound reason behind it>>

What sound reason is that?

<<It's reasonable to want our immigration system to be profitable>>

No. This sees policy in this area driven by the dollar sign. So whilst one may want reasonable policies regarding immigration, it doesn't mean the primary focus needs to be financial.

<<severely disabled children cost a lot to look after.>>

Yes. This applies to the costs of looking after everyone. Why discriminate?

<<So although I think the status quo is too restrictive, I haven't been able to identify a better solution yet.>>

Well that's what discussion is for. To try and find better outcomes to avoid or limit a want from some to deport people with disabilities from Australia. I'm sure better outcomes can be found.

severely disabled children cost a lot to look after
Aidan,
Unproductive bureaucrats & Academics & drug addicts etc etc cost a helluva lot more !
At least the disabled don't cause damage to property & accept offensively high salaries !