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Operation Sovereign Borders
Operation Sovereign Borders (OSB) is a border protection operation led by the Australian Border Force, aimed at stopping maritime arrivals of asylum seekers to Australia.[1] The operation is the outcome of a 2013 federal election policy of the Coalition, which commenced on 18 September 2013 after the election of the Abbott government.[2] The operation has implemented a "zero tolerance" posture towards what it has termed "Illegal Maritime Arrivals" − a change in terminology from the previous government's "Irregular Maritime Arrivals"[3] − in Australia, in conjunction with mandatory detention in offshore detention facilities.
The current Commander of Operation Sovereign Borders, Rear Admiral Brett Sonter, was appointed to the command on 10 January 2024.[4]
- ^ Keane, Bernard (25 July 2013). "Military reshuffle: Abbott's 'Operation Sovereign Borders'". Crikey. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
- ^ Liberal Party of Australia & The Nationals. "The Coalition's Operation Sovereign Borders Policy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 27 October 2013.
- ^ Laugusen, Amanda. "Word watch: Boat people". ANU Reporter. 45 (2). Australian National University. Archived from the original on 2 December 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ "Leadership". Operation Sovereign Borders - Department of Home Affairs (Australia). Retrieved 7 February 2024.
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