Fifty years on, Lam Tac Tam reflects on life in Australia as the first Vietnamese refugee to arrive by boat

Remembering the moment, he breaks down how he felt: 70% relief and 30% uncertainty Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast After 16 days at sea, Lam Tac Tam and his older brother, Lam Binh, saw land in the distance. Darwin twinkled in the dusk, a promise of safety. They were desperate to land after the turbulent waters off the coast of Timor, but sense prevailed. They decided it would be safer to dock in the light of the morning sun. Continue reading...

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