The 17th asylum seeker boat to arrive in Australian waters this year has been intercepted near Christmas Island off the coast of north-west Australia.
57 people were on board the latest asylum seekers boat which was intercepted by the navy.
A statement from Home Affairs Minister Brendan O'Connor said the boat was intercepted by HMAS Wollongong last night, 13 nautical miles away from Christmas Island.
Fifty-seven people are on board the boat.
They are now being taken to Christmas Island for health and security checks.
-ABC
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