Border Force officials in Weipa after alleged foreign boat arrival
Australian Border Force officials responded after a group of foreign nationals allegedly arrived at Pennefather Beach near Weipa early Tuesday. Local campers reported 10 to 15 non-English speaking individuals landed around 3am. Queensland Police Minister Dan Purdie stated federal authorities were involved in detaining the group, calling the incident an embarrassment for the Albanese government.
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Published 01 Jul 2026, 02:23 UTC · Updated 01 Jul 2026, 02:30 UTC
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