The ALP is considering using Defence base housing to accommodate illegal immigrants. The government is trying to walk – or run – away from the idea now, but only after the memo was leaked to the Australian newspaper. Given the ALP preference deal with the Greens and the disdain Rudd had for the National Security Cabinet by letting his 31 year chief of staff run the meetings, it is clear the ALP cares very little for the Defence Forces.
Interview here.