ABSTRACT
The Australian government began to respond to criticism of the delay in processing Hicks and consequent denial of due process only in early 2007 after the public outcry reached new heights. The Australian government began to respond to criticism of the delay in processing Hicks and consequent denial of due process only in early 2007 after the public outcry reached new heights. The Australian government acknowledged that the Solomon Islands intervention represented a new approach to the South Pacific. In response to this raft of criticisms the Australian government announced a 'whole-of-government' review of the operation of the treaties committee system as it affects Australia. The Australian government brokered the deals and provided financial support to make this possible, and stated that its primary concern was to prevent the asylum seekers from setting foot in Australia.
