The latest shame from Nauru

[Sprintcyclist]

Should be rioting in the streets.

if the left don't get what they want, there often is.

[johnsmith]

Should be rioting in the streets.

if the left don't get what they want, there often is.

remind again of the 'ditch the witch' rallies?

[DonDeeHippy]

when the right protest , i'm sure its called a war......

[johnsmith]

when the right protest , i'm sure its called a war......

no, then they call it 'democracy'

[mothra]

when the right protest , i'm sure its called a war......

no, then they call it 'democracy'

Freedom of speech, specifically.

[mothra]

Nauru arrests suicidal refugee - report

Refugee advocates say police in Nauru have arrested a 36-year-old Iranian refugee for attempting suicide.

The Refugee Action Coaltion said the refugee swallowed washing powder at the Anibare camp on Monday afternoon.

The Coalition's Ian Rintoul said although the man was in obvious distress, police arrested him rather than calling an ambulance.

It follows a government edict made last week that any refugee who threatens or attempts suicide be arrested.

Mr Rintoul said it was not known if the police sought medical assistance for the refugee.


https://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/368220/nauru-arrests-suicidal-refugee-report

[mothra]

And just when you thought it couldn't possibly get any worse:

[johnsmith]

when will they charge the members of this government with neglect?

[Auggie]

The AFP should've arrested that psychopath Dutton! Not try to figure out where the leak come from!

[Sprintcyclist]

And just when you thought it couldn't possibly get any worse:

' ............ And just when you thought it couldn't possibly get any worse ................. '

........... someone posts a comment from someone who has a facebook account on the net onto a chatsite and thinks this is of worth.

You'ld think that person would know better.

[johnsmith]

' ............ And just when you thought it couldn't possibly get any worse ................. '

........... someone posts a comment from someone who has a facebook account on the net onto a chatsite and thinks this is of worth.

You'ld think that person would know better.

so sticking your head in the sand is still your preferred option then?

[mothra]

[Auggie]

Not even a five-year girl who is an Australian citizen is entitled to that kind of quality healthcare in Australia.

Why does a five-year old non-citizen deserve to get it and not an Australian citizen?

[mothra]

[Auggie]

:WTF

WTF what?

People in Australia have to wait to get basic operations done, often months at a time; and a kidney transplant - good luck finding a donor.

[dissilymordentroge]

sigh

Seems the only thing we can actually do, is VOTE THEM OUT, at the next election.

They MUST go. What Australian government agencies, contractors, etc, have been doing in our (MY) name is ............. fuck...........so appalling, in so many ways....I'm lost for words (almost)

FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK...........

And what makes you think Labour is going to be any more humanitarian?

[dissilymordentroge]

And just when you thought it couldn't possibly get any worse:

If you knew Naruans as I do you’d not be in the least surprised.

[Auggie]

The fact that both Labor and Liberal support this policy must mean that they know something we don't. It seems to me that the Australian Navy does not have the capacity to prevent a swarm of maritime arrivals from coming to Australia. Having offshore detention apparently acts as the most effective deterrent against unexpected maritime arrivals.

[Aussie]

The fact that both Labor and Liberal support this policy must mean that they know something we don't. It seems to me that the Australian Navy does not have the capacity to prevent a swarm of maritime arrivals from coming to Australia. Having offshore detention apparently acts as the most effective deterrent against unexpected maritime arrivals.

Not only do they not have lawful authority to intercept vessels on the high seas, they have no lawful right to transport people to shit holes.

[Auggie]

The fact that both Labor and Liberal support this policy must mean that they know something we don't. It seems to me that the Australian Navy does not have the capacity to prevent a swarm of maritime arrivals from coming to Australia. Having offshore detention apparently acts as the most effective deterrent against unexpected maritime arrivals.

Not only do they not have lawful authority to intercept vessels on the high seas, they have no lawful right to transport people to shit holes.

Correct, which means that in the event that 5 or 10 thousand maritime arrivals were to happen, there would be no way that the RAN could intercept all of these vessels, and not without having some unfortunate accidents of having children dying at sea.

It seems to me that the intelligence services have a pretty good hold on this, and have strongly recommended the government to maintain off-shore processing.

[Aussie]

The fact that both Labor and Liberal support this policy must mean that they know something we don't. It seems to me that the Australian Navy does not have the capacity to prevent a swarm of maritime arrivals from coming to Australia. Having offshore detention apparently acts as the most effective deterrent against unexpected maritime arrivals.

Not only do they not have lawful authority to intercept vessels on the high seas, they have no lawful right to transport people to shit holes.

Correct, which means that in the event that 5 or 10 thousand maritime arrivals were to happen, there would be no way that the RAN could intercept all of these vessels, and not without having some unfortunate accidents of having children dying at sea.

It seems to me that the intelligence services have a pretty good hold on this, and have strongly recommended the government to maintain off-shore processing.

Not the point, Caesar. We are a signatory to a UN Convention, and while we are, we cop the influx and the dead (including kids) are "collateral damage." Australia did not invite parents to risk the lives of themselves or their kids. As far as I am concerned, the smugglers can hire a Dream Liner and fly whatever here. Let's see if the Air Force shoots that down.

How about that as an idea? The refugees get to Indonesia......hire a plane and fly in. No way will the RAAF shoot that thing out of the sky.

If we want out lawfully, the pissweak politicians need to stand up and repudiate our signature on that Convention.

[dissilymordentroge]

The fact that both Labor and Liberal support this policy must mean that they know something we don't. It seems to me that the Australian Navy does not have the capacity to prevent a swarm of maritime arrivals from coming to Australia. Having offshore detention apparently acts as the most effective deterrent against unexpected maritime arrivals.

Not only do they not have lawful authority to intercept vessels on the high seas, they have no lawful right to transport people to shit holes.

Correct, which means that in the event that 5 or 10 thousand maritime arrivals were to happen, there would be no way that the RAN could intercept all of these vessels, and not without having some unfortunate accidents of having children dying at sea.

It seems to me that the intelligence services have a pretty good hold on this, and have strongly recommended the government to maintain off-shore processing.

When global warming begins to flood low lying countries such as Bangladesh the trickle of boats will turn into a flood of millions. How are they going to stop that? Nuke the entire Indian Ocean, South China Sea and Pacific Ocean?

[johnsmith]

People in Australia have to wait to get basic operations done, often months at a time; and a kidney transplant - good luck finding a donor.

people in Australia don't wait when their life is on the line

[Sprintcyclist]

Not even a five-year girl who is an Australian citizen is entitled to that kind of quality healthcare in Australia.

Why does a five-year old non-citizen deserve to get it and not an Australian citizen?

fake news

[Auggie]

If we want out lawfully, the pissweak politicians need to stand up and repudiate our signature on that Convention.

Agreed.