Fed: Labor completely confused on asylum seekers - Abbott
Workplace Relations Minister TONY ABBOTT says the Labor Party is completely confusedabout its position on asylum seekers.
He says that on one hand, members of the ALP caucus like multicultural affairs spokesmanLAURIE FERGUSON support the government's position.
On the other hand, he says there are people like backbencher DUNCAN KERR who supportsdetention but not mandatory detention -- which is really akin to an open door policy.
Mr ABBOTT says it's about time Labor leader SIMON CREAN said exactly where the LaborParty stands on the issue.
He says there's strong support in the community and in the government for ImmigrationMinister PHILIP RUDDOCK and the government's position.
The ALP caucus, meeting yesterday for the first time since the November 10 electionloss, overwhelmingly backed four changes to its asylum seeker policy but decided to keepmandatory detention for illegal immigrants.
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KEYWORD: BOAT LABOR ABBOTT (CANBERRA)
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