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It’s been 25 years since Tampa. A documentary aims to show the story behind it isn’t ‘black and white’

3 outlets 3 reports Published Aug 22, 2026

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The three-part series marks 25 years since the diplomatic stand-off at sea that redefined Australia’s border protection policy. Key points and original sources are listed below.

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It’s been 25 years since Tampa. A documentary aims to show the story behind it isn’t ‘black and white’

The three-part series marks 25 years since the diplomatic stand-off at sea that redefined Australia’s border protection policy.

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It’s been 25 years since Tampa. A documentary aims to show the story behind it isn’t ‘black and white’

The three-part series marks 25 years since the diplomatic stand-off at sea that redefined Australia’s border protection policy.

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It’s been 25 years since Tampa. A documentary aims to show the story behind it isn’t ‘black and white’

The three-part series marks 25 years since the diplomatic stand-off at sea that redefined Australia’s border protection policy.

It’s been 25 years since Tampa. A documentary aims to show the story behind it isn’t ‘black and white’

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3 outlets 3 reports Published Aug 22, 2026

The brief

The three-part series marks 25 years since the diplomatic stand-off at sea that redefined Australia’s border protection policy. Key points and original sources are listed below.

The three-part series marks 25 years since the diplomatic stand-off at sea that redefined Australia’s border protection policy.S1 S2

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It’s been 25 years since Tampa. A documentary aims to show the story behind it isn’t ‘black and white’

It’s been 25 years since Tampa. A documentary aims to show the story behind it isn’t ‘black and white’

It’s been 25 years since Tampa. A documentary aims to show the story behind it isn’t ‘black and white’

It’s been 25 years since Tampa. A documentary aims to show the story behind it isn’t ‘black and white’

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It’s been 25 years since Tampa. A documentary aims to show the story behind it isn’t ‘black and white’

It’s been 25 years since Tampa. A documentary aims to show the story behind it isn’t ‘black and white’

It’s been 25 years since Tampa. A documentary aims to show the story behind it isn’t ‘black and white’

It’s been 25 years since Tampa. A documentary aims to show the story behind it isn’t ‘black and white’

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