Unauthorized migrants arriving in Australia is a political issue . Under the new plan , the next 800 illegal migrants will be sent to Malaysia . In Malaysia , they will file their claims for asylum . The prime ministers of Australia and Malaysia on Saturday announced an agreement aimed at reducing human smuggling and illegal migration to Australia . In exchange , Australia will accept the refugees from Malaysia .
Unauthorized migrants arriving in Australia is a political issue . Under the new plan , the next 800 illegal migrants will be sent to Malaysia . In Malaysia , they will file their claims for asylum . In exchange , Australia will accept the refugees from Malaysia .