An investigation has been launched after 30 asylum seekers were found on the side of the road near Broome after arriving illegally by boat.
Residents of the indigenous community Beagle Bay, about 100km north of Broome, told the ABC about 30 men, who were believed to be from Pakistan, were spotted seeking shade in bushes on Cape Leveque Road at about 10am.
They reportedly took them to Beagle Bay, 128km north of Broome.
They were reportedly in good health, dressed in T-shirts and trousers, and were given water at the local store.
Anthony Albanese told reporters he had no information about it.
‘I’ve been travelling in the car, so I haven’t been advised about that,’ he said.
‘But our policies are clear, which is that boats that arrive in that fashion … we have policies in place that ensure they are dealt with.’
