Gay asylum seekers in PNG hid sexuality in fear of harsh anti-gay laws, estimates hearing told

By Sarah Whyte
Updated February 26 2014 - 3:13am, first published February 25 2014 - 10:11pm
Immigration and Border Protection secretary Martin Bowles with Senator Michaelia Cash during Senate estimates hearings in Canberra. Photo: Andrew Meares
Immigration and Border Protection secretary Martin Bowles with Senator Michaelia Cash during Senate estimates hearings in Canberra. Photo: Andrew Meares

Asylum seekers who have fled persecution based on their sexuality now fear their claims will be rejected under Papua New Guinea's harsh homosexuality laws.

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