[Kabar-indonesia] Papuans rally in Adelaide, call for David Wainggai to be granted asylum

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also: PM ends migration bill debate

Australian Broadcasting Corporation
June 20, 2006

Papuans rally, call for man to be granted asylum

Papuans and their supporters have rallied in Adelaide to protest 
against the Federal Government's migration bill.

Seven of 42 Papuans granted temporary protection this year were 
among the group that gathered outside the Federal Government 
offices in Adelaide.

They urged that a 43rd Papuan being held in detention be granted 
asylum.

David Wainggai's application for temporary protection was refused 
last month.

He has taken an appeal to the Refugee Review Tribunal.

Mr Wainggai's cousin, Herman, says his cousin would be in danger 
if returned to the Indonesia.

"We feel worried, if David Wainggai is sent back to Jakarta or sent 
back to Indonesia, that's not help me and my family and my people," 
he said.

They also appealed for the Government to abandon its proposed 
changes to immigration laws, which would allow asylum seekers 
to be processed offshore.

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation
June 20, 2006

PM ends migration bill debate

The Prime Minister has intervened to end debate on the Government's 
migration changes during a joint party room meeting this morning. 

There are increasing tensions in the Coalition over the migration bill, 
as a group of backbenchers continues to argue for changes. 

During a tense party room meeting, some Government members 
expressed concern about the appearance of Coalition division over 
the matter. 

But John Howard stepped in to end debate, telling his colleagues there 
was nothing to be gained by further exchanges in the party room. 

Mr Howard also had to deal with another area causing tension.

He moved to ease concerns over proposed legislation to exempt about 
1 million independent contractors from new industrial relations laws. 

He has promised to look at areas where some MPs say the changes 
do not go far enough.

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