Part 5/10:
Lessons from Australia’s Approach
Australia’s approach, including offshore processing and turning back boats, is often cited as a model for managing migration and dismantling people smuggling rings. By making it clear that arriving migrants cannot stay indefinitely and by processing them offshore, Australia has managed to reduce illegal migration significantly.
Implementing similar policies in Britain could potentially help reduce illegal crossings and improve community safety. The key, according to some commentators, is to strongly counter the business of people smuggling and illegal crossings, emphasizing safe and legal routes, and ensuring migrants understand the consequences of attempting irregular entry.