As reported in the following url from the SMH, the aust' govt' are trying to negotiate sending asylum seekers to Cambodia.

http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/australia-asks-cambodia-to-take-asylum-seekers-amid-violent-crackdown-20140223-33amf.html

Is this simply the most crazy idea that any western government can propose? The Cambodian govt' and police are corrupt and can hardly look after its own people- let alone the rights of asylum seekers. The cambodian govt will only be interested in the cash flow from this deal

In addition to this Bishop apparently wants to put conditions around Australian aid given to Cambodia! Go figure! What sort of country are we going around all the poor countries in SE Asia offering to double their aid if they take asylum seekers. Come on Australia this is a disgrace....

Absolutely bizarre. Who exactly are these asylum seekers? Certainly not Khmers, probably not Buddhists. So in addition to Cambodia being a poor choice in terms of human rights and social welfare, it would be a totally alien environment for them linguistically, culturally, ethnically. They are much more likely to speak at least some English and, through media etc, to have some grasp of We3stern culture, than they are to be in any way prepared to assimilate in Cambodia. Makes absolutely no sense whatsoever.

Absolutely bizarre. Who exactly are these asylum seekers? Certainly not Khmers, probably not Buddhists. So in addition to Cambodia being a poor choice in terms of human rights and social welfare, it would be a totally alien environment for them linguistically, culturally, ethnically. They are much more likely to speak at least some English and, through media etc, to have some grasp of We3stern culture, than they are to be in any way prepared to assimilate in Cambodia. Makes absolutely no sense whatsoever.

You are missing the point..

The govt is proposing this as a way of dissuading asylum seekers from ever making it to Oz.

Same goes for Papua and Nauru in the past.

They are used as deterrents, not viable alternatives to Oz.

no, I think you are missing the point. The oz govt will jump at the chance of sending them to cambodia if the govt agrees.

Absolutely bizarre. Who exactly are these asylum seekers? Certainly not Khmers, probably not Buddhists. So in addition to Cambodia being a poor choice in terms of human rights and social welfare, it would be a totally alien environment for them linguistically, culturally, ethnically. They are much more likely to speak at least some English and, through media etc, to have some grasp of We3stern culture, than they are to be in any way prepared to assimilate in Cambodia. Makes absolutely no sense whatsoever.

You are missing the point..

The govt is proposing this as a way of dissuading asylum seekers from ever making it to Oz.

Same goes for Papua and Nauru in the past.

They are used as deterrents, not viable alternatives to Oz.

To answer Sheryl's question, primarily from Islamic countries, with some Tamils from Sri Lanka. In addition, for those assessed as genuine asylum seekers / refugees they will not be permitted entry to Oz nor can they request to be resettled in a third country; can only reside in PNG. Currently unclear if Oz will enforce the same conditions if Cambo Govt agrees to the request by Oz.

Good grief.

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Absolutely bizarre. Who exactly are these asylum seekers? Certainly not Khmers, probably not Buddhists. So in addition to Cambodia being a poor choice in terms of human rights and social welfare, it would be a totally alien environment for them linguistically, culturally, ethnically. They are much more likely to speak at least some English and, through media etc, to have some grasp of We3stern culture, than they are to be in any way prepared to assimilate in Cambodia. Makes absolutely no sense whatsoever.

You are missing the point..

The govt is proposing this as a way of dissuading asylum seekers from ever making it to Oz.

Same goes for Papua and Nauru in the past.

They are used as deterrents, not viable alternatives to Oz.

no, I think you are missing the point. The oz govt will jump at the chance of sending them to cambodia if the govt agrees.

no..you are missing the point...Australia will jump to send them anywhere but to Oz as a deterrent...and good on em I say.

Nobody likes que jumpers.

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Absolutely bizarre. Who exactly are these asylum seekers? Certainly not Khmers, probably not Buddhists. So in addition to Cambodia being a poor choice in terms of human rights and social welfare, it would be a totally alien environment for them linguistically, culturally, ethnically. They are much more likely to speak at least some English and, through media etc, to have some grasp of We3stern culture, than they are to be in any way prepared to assimilate in Cambodia. Makes absolutely no sense whatsoever.

You are missing the point..

The govt is proposing this as a way of dissuading asylum seekers from ever making it to Oz.

Same goes for Papua and Nauru in the past.

They are used as deterrents, not viable alternatives to Oz.

no, I think you are missing the point. The oz govt will jump at the chance of sending them to cambodia if the govt agrees.

no..you are missing the point...Australia will jump to send them anywhere but to Oz as a deterrent...and good on em I say.

Nobody likes que jumpers.

Even the Australian government recognises there is no such thing as a 'queue jumper', but politicians use the term to pander to domestic politics. Facts, rather than myths from the Australian Parliament website:

http://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_Departments/Parliamentary_Library/pubs/BN/2012-2013/AsylumFacts

i wish the UK would do something like this!

Its been reported in the SMH that the Cambodian govt has agreed in principle to resettle asylum seekers bound for oz:

http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/cambodia-agrees-in-principle-to-resettle-asylum-seekers-bound-for-australia-20140430-zr1jz.html

This is a poor decision that is clearly not logical.

i thought that the uk government had the idea to send asylum seekers

and other unwanted people like the bulger twins to australia.

Absolutely bizarre. Who exactly are these asylum seekers? Certainly not Khmers, probably not Buddhists. So in addition to Cambodia being a poor choice in terms of human rights and social welfare, it would be a totally alien environment for them linguistically, culturally, ethnically. They are much more likely to speak at least some English and, through media etc, to have some grasp of We3stern culture, than they are to be in any way prepared to assimilate in Cambodia. Makes absolutely no sense whatsoever.

You are missing the point..

The govt is proposing this as a way of dissuading asylum seekers from ever making it to Oz.

Same goes for Papua and Nauru in the past.

They are used as deterrents, not viable alternatives to Oz.

no, I think you are missing the point. The oz govt will jump at the chance of sending them to cambodia if the govt agrees.

I agree,out of sight,out of mind.

It costs more than $400,000 a person to detain asylum seekers in overseas detention centres a year, compared to $239,000 in Australian detention centres, a graph in the Commission of Audit report shows.

http://www.news.com.au/national/breaking-news/six-more-detention-centres-to-close/story-e6frfku9-1226909951014

obviously far more opportunities for "jobs for boys" in overseas places.

or perhaps the oz media is about as truthful and accurate as the thai media.

I find it ironic that the current PM of Oz, a Mr Abbot, more info on him below, lead the charge when in opposition for not reselttleing Islamic refugees in Malaysia, a Islamic county due to possible human rights issues that may arise and then sends them to Cambodia.

This was broadcast last week on HBO.