Australia's Stop the Boat Policy Quiz

What was the main goal of Australia’s "Stop the Boat" policy?

• Encourage immigration

• Deter boat arrivals

• Promote tourism

Which year did the "Stop the Boat" policy officially begin?

• 2013

• 2008

• 2015

What is "Operation Sovereign Borders"?

• Military exercise

• Asylum policy

• Trade program

Where are most asylum seekers who arrive by boat sent under this policy?

• Sydney

• Offshore centers

• Mainland detention

Which two countries host Australia’s offshore detention centers?

• New Zealand & Fiji

• Papua New Guinea & Nauru

• Japan & Thailand

One reason Australia uses offshore detention is to:

• Reduce migration processing costs

• Deter illegal arrivals

• Train officers

Which government introduced the "Stop the Boat" policy?

• Tony Abbott’s

• Kevin Rudd’s

• Julia Gillard’s

What is a key criticism of the "Stop the Boat" policy?

• Too many refugees

• Human rights issues

• Poor economy

Australia’s "Stop the Boat" policy has led to a decrease in:

• Visa applications

• Boat arrivals

• Citizenship applications

Under the policy, asylum seekers arriving by boat are not allowed to settle in:

• New Zealand

• Australia

• Japan