Anti-people smuggling graphic novel developed under previous government
The Australian government has claimed an 18-page graphic novel which has been distributed offshore as part of its ‘Stop the boats’ campaign was developed under the Labor administration.
Today The Guardian reports the book was first published on the Customs and Border Protection website in November, and depicts an Afghan refugee making the journey to Australia only to suffer medical problems and depression in an offshore detention centre.
A spokesperson for the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Scott Morrison told Mumbrella the storyboard was developed and distributed offshore under the previous government.
“It has been part of offshore anti-people smuggling communications campaigns. It has also been distributed in the period since the Federal election,” the spokesperson said.
The graphic novella, makes me ashamed to be Australian. It implies people are leaving their country for a better life where they won’t have to do a dirty job. These poor people are leaving their country, seeking asylum. The term asylum means they are seeking safety. Their lives are at risk. The novella clearly shows the world how Inhumanely we are treating these people. No health support, no psychological support. This is an international embarrassment. NOT IN MY NAME. This government is supposed to represent the people. This government is not representing me. Shame, shame, shame.