81 asylum seekers arrive on latest boat

A boat carrying 81 asylum seekers has been intercepted in Australian waters.

HMAS Childers stopped the vessel – also carrying three crew members – northwest of Ashmore Islands off Western Australia on Tuesday morning.

The asylum seekers will be taken to Christmas Island for security, health and identity checks.

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