Immigration and refugees
Asylum seeker policy
In 2014, 71% of Australians said agree when asked about the government should turn back boats when it is safe to do so.
Question
Please say whether you personally agree or disagree with the following policy ideas:
This question was asked in 2014.
- 0%
- 25%
- 50%
- 75%
- 100%
The government should turn back boats when it is safe to do so
71
28
Asylum seekers should be processed offshore in places such as Nauru and Papua New Guinea, before deciding whether they should be settled in Australia
59
39
Asylum seekers should be granted temporary protection visas which give rights to work and some welfare services but prevent permanent residency, family reunions and overseas travel
48
49
3
All asylum seekers should be processed in Australia whether or not they come by boat
46
52
3
No asylum seeker coming to Australia by boat should be allowed to settle in Australia
42
57
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Demographic
Category
All asylum seekers should be processed in Australia whether or not they come by boat
Asylum seekers should be granted temporary protection visas which give rights to work and some welfare services but prevent permanent residency, family reunions and overseas travel
Asylum seekers should be processed offshore in places such as Nauru and Papua New Guinea, before deciding whether they should be settled in Australia
No asylum seeker coming to Australia by boat should be allowed to settle in Australia
The government should turn back boats when it is safe to do so
Response
Agree
Disagree
Don’t know / no view