In Australia, anyone who enters the country illegally is FOREVER banned from immigration into the country. Period. This includes those seeking asylum. Migrants who enter Australia illegally are sent to a refugee camp on Christmas Island where they are provided food, shelter and medical care. They are free to leave at any time but they cannot come to Australia under any circumstances.
This policy is highly effective. Prior to implementing it, Australia had over 16,000 illegal immigrants arriving every year by boat, mostly from Indonesia. Since the law was enacted, the number of illegal arrivals has dropped to fewer than one hundred per year.
At the same time, Australia is one of the most generous nations in the world for accepting immigrants. Legal immigrants, not illegals.
Australia's Immigration Policy
This policy is highly effective. Prior to implementing it, Australia had over 16,000 illegal immigrants arriving every year by boat, mostly from Indonesia. Since the law was enacted, the number of illegal arrivals has dropped to fewer than one hundred per year.
At the same time, Australia is one of the most generous nations in the world for accepting immigrants. Legal immigrants, not illegals.
Australia's Immigration Policy