They put lives at risk.
They twist the law.
The have the head of the military decide the fate of boatpeople.
They muzzle the press.
They misuse intelligence services, defy the United Nations and international covenants, antagonise Indonesia, bribe poverty stricken Pacific states.
They close Australia to refugees and turn back the boats.
Of whom do we speak?
John's Liberal National party government?
Julia Gillard's Labor Government?
People Smugglers?
International Arms dealers?
What is the role of the parliament in achieving a humanitarian solution to people fleeing from war?
We address these issues here.
