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‘Today, unfortunately, it seems that every possible barrier is put in the way of asylum seekers and refugees who come to Australia seeking protection from persecution,” she said. ”They also seek the fulfillment of their fundamental human rights and ultimately a better quality of life in a free and democratic society.” said Judith Troeth in her valedictory speech in the Australian Senate
She compared the present situation with ”earlier era” when the Fraser government was responsible for ”the generous and compassionate accommodation” of Vietnamese refugees and when Menzies welcomed the Europeans fleeing postwar devastation.
Pope Benedict marked World Refugee Day, which was observed on Monday, with an appeal Sunday to political leaders to “guarantee a welcome and dignified living conditions” for refugees.
Judith Troeth has been a Liberal party senator for 18 years and Liberal Party member since 1977. She sat with the ever-dwindling moderate faction and was one of the few who spoke out from time to time during the Howard years, usually on asylum seekers.
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