Morrison seeks to overhaul processing of asylum claims

The Federal Government has introduced wide-ranging legislation to overhaul Australia's processing of asylum seeker claims.

Immigration Minister Scott Morrison says his amendments to the Migration Act will make it easier to send asylum seekers to other countries and demands they provide documents more quickly to support their claim for protection.

Mr Morrison says the changes would also discourages family members of protection visa holders from arriving in Australia.

more: Morrison seeks to overhaul processing of asylum claims

The Federal Government has introduced wide-ranging legislation to overhaul Australia's processing of asylum seeker claims.

Immigration Minister Scott Morrison says his amendments to the Migration Act will make it easier to send asylum seekers to other countries and demands they provide documents more quickly to support their claim for protection.

Mr Morrison says the changes would also discourages family members of protection visa holders from arriving in Australia.