RAC media release: Robert Manne is wrong

Gerry Georgatos — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 07:40:04 +0000

MEDIA RELEASE: WHAT’S RIGHT FOR REFUGEES? : ROBERT MANNE GETS IT WRONG ON OFF-SHORE PROCESSING

“Robert Manne’s argument that the only alternative is off-shore
processing in Nauru is simply wrong. Any policy that starts with the
idea of stopping the boats can only lead to a conclusion that is
morally and politically flawed.

“Robert Manne’s arguments are of a piece with those of Gillard and
Abbott which both violate the rights of asylum seekers and foster
anti-refugee sentiments in Australian society,” said Ian Rintoul from
the Refugee Action Coalition.

Geography:

New South Wales

Keywords:

asylum seekers

Refugee Action Coalition

Australia's Mandatory