Albanese government mobilises diplomacy and aid in effort to counter Sri Lanka people smugglers
- Written by Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
The Albanese government has launched a concerted effort to nip in the bud a threatened resumption of the people smuggling trade, with a visit by Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil to Sri Lanka and a $50 million aid package for that economically-beleaguered country.
Several boats have set out from Sri Lanka in recent weeks. Mostly, the boats are...
