Federal cabinet minister Malcolm Turnbull says his government's border protection policies are harsh but necessary to stop people smugglers.
In an interview with the BBC, Mr Turnbull said the government's controversial Operation Sovereign Borders complied with international law.
"I don't think any of us are entirely comfortable with any policies relating to border protection," he told the BBC's HARDtalk.
"We have harsh measures (and) some would say they are cruel measures.
"(But) the fact is if you want to stop the people smuggling business you have be very, very tough."
Mr Turnbull said former prime minister Kevin Rudd had conducted a "massive social science experiment" when he closed offshore detention centres, resulting in a huge increase in boat arrivals and subsequent drownings at sea.
"It's been a catastrophe," he said.
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