Those right wing fundamentalists have gone too far this time. Utter, utter bastards, trying to prevent someone from being deported and persecuted, what bigoted hate crime will FF perpetrate next?
Actually, after a cursory examination of the FF website, i found their asylum seeker policy-
http://www.familyfirst.org.au/policy/ffp_asylum_seekers100908.pdf
I'm not in favour of religion in politics, but on this issue they appear to be pretty central, and actually one that I think is close to the most sensible, compassionate series of suggestions made by any party.
Some of the concrete things they suggest are
-an inquiry to find a way of expediting applications and 'restoring australia's reputation as a compassionate society'
-strictly limiting mandatory detention to a short period for assessment of health and security reasons, and introducing hostel-style accomodation whilst claims are processed.
-reform to ensure all detention facilities are managed publically rather than via independent contractors. Also a lot of airy-fairy stuff about ensuring that more effort is made to respect cultural differences, ensure mental health, providing safe and supportive environments etc.
-relaxation of deportation rulings when someone can demonstrate that they've integrated into the Australian community and should be given PR.
I actually think that's a pretty decent, intelligent policy- its not exactly an open-door policy, but it would be a good step to making the system a bit less bastardy than it currently is.