Its irrelevant in the context of having a debate about this issue.
The reality is that 1100 people died because of a massive policy failure.
Whether one is crying behind their keyboard or not doesn't change that fact.
The reality is that there are 1100 bodies and a further 1400 disappeared without a trace. At least 2500 dead
The Labor Government claimed that up to 5% of boat people drowned at sea.