may 13, 2008 - Temporary Protection Visas Abolished
Description:
Immigration Minister Chris Evans stated “the Temporary Protection visa was one of the worst aspects of the Howard government’s punitive treatment of refugees, many of whom had suffered enormously before fleeing to Australia. There is clear evidence that the TPV arrangements did nothing to prevent unauthorised boat arrivals.”Added to timeline:
Date:
may 13, 2008
Now
~ 17 years ago