From the Archives, 2001: The Tampa sends distress signals to Australia
In August 2001, a political crisis was sparked when Norwegian cargo ship MV Tampa was refused entry to Australian waters after rescuing asylum seekers from a distressed fishing boat.
- by Ruth Williams, Simon Mann and Louise Dodson
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