Nearly a month after their boat was first intercepted in Indonesian waters, finally there is some progress with the Sri Lankan asylum seekers holed up on the Oceanic Viking. This week the Australian government offered them resettlement within 12 weeks, as well as English language classes and financial support, if they disembarked in Indonesia and were found to be genuine refugees. As a result, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has been attacked from all angles - the Opposition says he has crumpled and is sending a message that Australia is a pushover in the area of border protection; Yet refugee advocates say his approach still lacks compassion
Meanwhile, this weekend two more boats have been intercepted on their way to Australia, with two Afghanis from one boat being shot and wounded while trying to escape.

Let's hear your thoughts on the topic.

• Do you think it's good that the Sri Lankans, after more than a month of stalling and negotiating with governments, are finally starting to see some progress in their bid to find asylum?

• The Government can't seem to win whatever stance it takes on asylum seekers- Opposition says he has failed to protect our borders by taking a more compassionate approach than the previous government; Yet refugee advocates say his approach still lacks compassion and plays on Australian's fears. What do you think of the government's approach?

• Compared to the rest of the world Australia sees a very small number of refugees arriving on our shores, most by plane. Do you think this fear of being swamped by boats of asylum seekers is unfounded? Is the government over-playing on this fear?

• Or do you think tough rules to protect our borders are justified?