1.   Australia now takes them to neighboring Pacific islands, instead of to the mainland, to have their visa applications processed.

2.   If Justice North rules the government acted illegally in turning away the boat people, they would be brought to Australia to have their asylum applications processed.

3.   If the court rules that the government acted illegally in turning away the boat people, they will be brought back to Australia to have their asylum applications processed.

4.   Most people have their applications for asylum processed within months, but some, including children, have languished in the camps for more than three years.