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Jack straw’s solution – Complete revision of the 1951 convention, the changes included a internationally agreed

• Safe list - people applying for these countries would be rejected.
• Quota system - set up to provide temporary protection of those fleeing countries where abuse does occur.

Phillip Ruddock and Jack Straws views are similar, both express view of frustration with the workings on the convention.

$10 billion is spent every year to deal with half a million asylum seekers.



UNCHR (UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER OF REFUGEES)

• Gives Austral...