Operation Sovereign Borders

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Why was this policy formulated?
To combat people smuggling and protect Australia borders - Security interest.

Who formulated this policy?
The Coalition (Liberal and The Nationals - political parties of Australia).

How was this policy formulated?
  1. Policy was formulated before the Coalition government came into power.
  2. Policy was designed to stop people from jumping on boats to travel to Australia illegally as an alternative to the Labour government approach.
  3. When they came into power they implemented the policy successfully.
  4. Policy was formulate in a group setting, meaning the policy was put forward by the Coalition government and not by an individually elected representative.

What factors influenced greatly the formulation of this policy?
At the state level of analysis the failure of the bureaucratic structure to secure the borders. There are 12 separate government agencies that have involvement in, or responsibility for, the security of our borders, yet the boats still kept coming.

Also at the state level the inability of the Labour government and their leaders to find a workable solution to the problem of people smuggling and security at the borders.

Which tools of foreign policy were used effectively in the implementation of this policy?
Economic aid
Intelligence and information
Military force
Diplomacy
Provide bilateral support to improve maritime surveillance and response capabilities for search and rescue operations within each country's search and rescue zone, including reception facilities in those countries.
Support for, and participation in, joint enforcement, disruption, intelligence gathering and surveillance operations  on people smuggling.
Support for, and participation in, joint enforcement, disruption, intelligence gathering and surveillance operations  on people smuggling.
Conduct ministerial visits to Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Nauru and PNG to discuss operational matters

What are the key outcomes of this policy?
Decrease in flow of illegal boat people coming via people smuggling rings. Deter people from traveling to Australia illegally to seek asylum.

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