The world’s deadliest sea crossing – and the role for Australia
The article analyzes the recent tragedy in the Andaman Sea where hundreds died, framing it as the world's deadliest sea crossing. It argues that ASEAN and its Dialogue Partners, particularly Australia, already have existing frameworks to prevent future disasters. Key recommendations include strengthening maritime cooperation for search-and-rescue and safe disembarkation, improving anti-trafficking measures by distinguishing forced migrants from criminals, and creating sustainable pathways for refugees through employment and education visas. The piece highlights Thailand's recent grant of work rights to 40,000 Myanmar refugees as a positive step. It calls for using platforms like the East Asia Summit and Expanded ASEAN Maritime Forum to coordinate humanitarian responses, and for Australia to leverage its ASEAN-ACT program more effectively. The overall goal is to align with the ASEAN 2045 Vision of a people-centred region that leaves no one behind.
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