ghworker2010 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 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.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghworker2010 Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simple1 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 (edited) 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. Edited February 26, 2014 by simple1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Good grief. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showbags Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simple1 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casualbiker Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 i wish the UK would do something like this! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
advancebooking Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 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. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobsworth Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 i thought that the uk government had the idea to send asylum seekers and other unwanted people like the bulger twins to australia. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louse1953 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poxy one Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 (edited) 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. Edited May 8, 2014 by poxy one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chao Lao Beach Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 (edited) 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. Edited June 10, 2014 by Chao Lao Beach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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