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RAPID SCREENING AND REPATRIATION
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If the full
potential boat
deterrent message of the CPA is to
people in Vietnam, it is essential
that the repatriation of non-refugees takes place
Under present procedures, it will take about
quickly.
two years to complete screening and review for the
existing
efficient,
population.
Our procedures are fast and
but the scale of the problem means that people
have to wait far too long in the camps before their
status is settled. While in the camps their resolve to
resist repatriation is strengthened by peer pressure.
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The deterrent message could be strengthened by
switching some screening and review resources to the
initial reception centres. The objective would be to
focus on the rapid screening
screening of new arrivals, while
continuing with the screening of those already here.
Under existing legislation we could screen and complete
reviews for new arrivals in about six weeks. The time
taken to come to a final decision on status could be
shortened if the statutory period of 28 days allowed for
preparation of representations prior to consideration
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