Group of seven campers on the coast of Western Australia discovered a boat carrying 12 suspected Sri Lankan asylum seekers

Group of seven campers on the coast of Western Australia discovered a boat carrying 12 suspected Sri Lankan asylum seekers, reports The Australian. Two of the men onboard the boat swam ashore to seek help from the campers, who subsequently called the police – who called the Australian Customs - to inform them of their suspicions. Senator Evans has not yet confirmed if the boat passengers are in fact asylum seekers, but the 12 men will be transferred to Christmas Island for processing. Senator Evans confirmed his government would grant any passengers who make requests for asylum with onshore protection and access to review procedures.