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Ruddock concerned over claims of more illegals

Federal Immigration Minister Philip Ruddock says reports of more illegal boat people en route to Australia are of great concern.

It has been reported that more than 1,000 illegal immigrants are expected to arrive in northern Australia during the weekend.

Several boats are believed to be coming from Indonesia.

Mr Ruddock told Sky News Australia authorities are constantly receiving intelligence reports.

"Well I'm very concerned at the reports and as we have always been," he said.

"I said last year that we believed there was a pipeline of perhaps up to 10,000 people who were intent on reaching Australia this way.
"And we certainly know there are many disappointed people in Indonesia, who have been putting increasing pressure on those who may have engaged to bring them to Australia unlawfully, [and who are unhappy] at their lack of ability to have moved."

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