Rescue off Ashmore Island for 23 asylum seekers on an asylum boat



TWENTY-three asylum seekers and two crew are being taken to Darwin after the vessel they were travelling in issued a mayday call off Ashmore Islands.


Customs said the vessel had sought help through the Australian Maritime Safety Authority on Wednesday.

When officials reached the boat it was still afloat.

Border protection command is now arranging for the 25 people to be taken to Darwin for security, health and identity checks.

Immigration officials will then make a decision about their long-term placement.

Opposition leader Tony Abbott blames the Labor Government for people-smuggler Emad fleeing the country

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Convicted people smugglers who were minors will be released from prison and sent home
 

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