Australia’s policy of deterrence against asylum seeker boats is under strain, with three boat arrivals in the last week including four Vietnamese nationals found near Broome.

Opposition Home Affairs spokesperson James Paterson told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings whereas Operation Sovereign Borders saw asylum seekers deported to Nauru, it’s unclear what is happening with the most recent refugees.

“They appear to be doing something else they’re not being transparent about, and I think they urgently need to explain,” Mr Paterson said.

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