Australian politics is rather embarassing.  Both Labor and Liberal want off shore processing of asylum seekers but because of their politcal games they have actually ended up with on shore processing.  They both want to blame the other party but any one with half a brain can see that they are entirely equally to blame.  I guess the shame is that they are both saying that the other should compromise as well as the Australian public and media are saying that but if they do they will be attacked mercilessly for being weak.  As Bono would say “compromise is not a dirty word.”

I am though very pleased with the result of their childish behavoiur for this particular issue.  What a victory for those of us who actually believe in the compassionate and fair treatment of asylum seekers.  I am very pleased that claims for asylum will be processed on shore rather than off and that may mean more people are able to live in communities while this is happening rather than cruelly detained.