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Australia’s borders are protected every day of the year (Media Release: 15.12.17) Commander of Australia’s Operation Sovereign Borders, Air Vice-Marshal Stephen Osborne   While most Australians rest and relax this holiday season, our border protection authorities will be hard at work monitoring Australia’s borders and preventing any attempt to enter the country illegally. We asked the Commander of Australia’s Operation Sovereign Borders, Air Vice-Marshal Stephen Osborne, about the measures in place to stop people smuggling boats during the holiday period. “Australia’s borders are monitored, patrolled and protected every day of the year,” Air Vice-Marshal Osborne said. “We are always watching and we are always ready to intercept and turn back anyone who tries to reach Australia illegally by boat. “Unfortunately, even though it’s been years since anyone managed to reach Australia illegally by boat, there are still people who think it’s worth trying.” Asked whether Australia’s borders were any less secure ...