Refugee Swap Deal

So what does everyone think of the refugee swap deal?

I assume they want to create more of a disincentive for refugees to enter both countries, as we have an established Sri Lankan population and the US have an established Cuban population. Hence a Cuban would be less likely to boat across to the US, as he/she would not feel they could integrate into Australia as smoothly. Do I understand this right???

If this is the case, I think it’s a touch immoral. And from what I understand thusands of Cubans make an illegal jurney to America each year. So how much of a disincentive is this to Cubans? Could it possibly be only to discourage Sri Lankans from trying to reach Australia?

Personally I believe we should not allow boat people to enter Australia, as many boat people die during the journey, and if we didn't admit boatpeople, we could stop this. However, I love immigration and I know Aus would suck to live in if it wasn't for it. So let the poor people in, let them in in droves... but buy them all a plane ticket so they don't have to risk their lives.

Yet I can’t help think the federal governments motives are dark and sinister on this topic, and that the front bench may only like their immigrants if they have a white picket fence, with a Holden Commodore sitting inside it.

If I'm wrong about all this, feel free to comment as I am ignorant on this subject of refugees and immigrants.