Canberra Oblivious to Growing Asylum Backlash

Protests nationwide against Nauru detention

http://www.skynews.com.au/news/national/2016/02/08/nationwide-rallies-support-asylum-seekers.html

South Australia Premier joins call for compassion "in the best interests of our status as a fair and decent nation"

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-08/sa-premier-calls-for-a-group-of-asylum-seekers-to-remain-here/7147528

Meanwhile, architect of policy gets nod for UN human rights panel

http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/feb/08/philip-ruddock-father-of-the-house-to-retire-at-next-election-and-take-un-role