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Time to tear up what ever convention was signed years ago compelling Australia to accept these people. The country just can't afford to provide first world welfare benefits to illegal third world immigrants.
Only 9% of Afghans and 12% of Iranian adults have jobs, even 5 years after arrival most speak little or no English. Denmark found migrants from non western countries cost $3.5 billion a year where as those from western countries contributed $450 million in taxes. (Brisbane Courier Mail 8 May 2011)
The immigrants Australia needs are skilled, English speaking, law abiding and whose culture and religion don't pose a security threat, they must be able to integrate and contribute or it's best they are sent back.