Syrian refugees!

With the increase of violence in Syria comes more refugees and a hastier need to leave the conflict. People smugglers are taking advantage of this and are picking up people from Lebanon to take to other countries. But the real issue here is going to be the boats travelling to Australia especially with the horrendous new policies we are putting in place. Supposedly there will an increase in the coming months of Syrian refugees arriving by boat. Lebanese security forces which are obviously minimal have tried to put a stop to "illegal" seeking of refuge. But contrary to popular belief seeking asylum even on boats is NOT illegal according to the Convention we signed in 1948. The media has created and escalated this 'problem' when truly there is no movement to "stop the boats". The increase in global conflict means we have to increase our resources. It is hard to imagine the Australian Government treating Syrian refugees with respect, and the past speaks true to what sort of country we have become. And also want to point out that Syria, Iran and Pakistan host over one million refugee's, where are all these 'big and "powerful countries? What are they doing to support people fleeing from conflict. I wish good luck to any Syrian refugee trying to find someplace that they can feel safe even if it's for a little while. Lisa.