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Australia has made refugee and asylum seeker issues a cornerstone of their political debate and excessive lengths have been taken to prevent asylum seekers from reaching Australia by boat.

Julian Burnside (Barrister and human rights advocate) speaks to host Matt Smith about Australia's perceived asylum seeker problem and how there might be a better solution.

Julian Burnside on Twitter: www.twitter.com/JulianBurnside
Matt Smith on Twitter: www.twitter.com/nightlightguy

Theme music: Asian Wonders by Butterfly Tea
Photo: Tali C. on Flickr