The current immigration debate deals with boat people, the illegal immigrants arriving in Australia's northern coast in unsafe boats. Much of Australia's population is unsure where they stand on the issue, but feel as though there is a problem. Those that have opinions disagree on what to do. In 2011, 35% said they believed the boats should be sent back to sea and not allowed to disembark in Australia or detaining or deporting the people on the boats. 22% thought that boat people should be eligible for permanent settlement. However, 60% believe the government is "too soft" in dealing with these people.
Often these people are refugees. There are relatively few boat people entering Australia per year. Australia is the least desirable developed country for refugees. The most favorable trait Australia has is its warm climate. If I were to be a refugee, I would prefer to go to the US, Canada or Europe before Australia due to the internment I would have to face when I arrived in Australia.
(source: http://www.migrationinformation.org/regions/Oceania.cfm)
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