Indonesia rescue: Three drown, up to 60 unaccounted for

Around 157 mainly Sri Lankan and Iranian refugees have been rescued after their boat sank off Indonesia.

Three are confirmed dead, and up to 60 are unaccounted for.

They were bound for what they hoped would be a new life in Australia.

But, just last week, the policy of the ruling Labor party changed, meaning refugees will now not be allowed to settle in the country.

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