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Australia has ratified the Convention on the Status of Refugees - HSC - SSCE Legal Studies - Question 4 - 2004 - Paper 1
Question 4
Australia has ratified the Convention on the Status of Refugees. Kaia is seeking asylum in Australia to escape from her country of origin. Is Australia able to refu... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Australia has ratified the Convention on the Status of Refugees - HSC - SSCE Legal Studies - Question 4 - 2004 - Paper 1
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Is Australia able to refuse Kaia's application for asylum?
Answer
Australia, as a sovereign nation, has the right to establish its own immigration and asylum policies. However, since Australia has ratified the Convention on the Status of Refugees, it is obligated to comply with international laws regarding asylum seekers.
If Kaia qualifies under the criteria of the Convention, then Australia cannot refuse her application, as it would breach international law. Therefore, the correct answer is (C) No, because a refusal would breach international law.