Was the message specifically about seeking asylum after traveling to Australia by boat?
Australia does accept Iranian refugees (and refugees from other countries) if they travel to Australia legally (ie by plane, with a visa etc).
There is a strong public dislike of refugees coming illegally by boat, largely due to political fear mongering over safety (many drownings) and potential for terrorists to enter Australia.
The steep climb in asylum seekers arriving by boat after about 2008 was the main starting point for the current political stance against "boat people".
The rest of your points re over reach of government control is alarming to many Australians. However, as these laws don't have a direct impact on most Australians (yet), there is general apathy by the public.
Australia does accept Iranian refugees (and refugees from other countries) if they travel to Australia legally (ie by plane, with a visa etc).
There is a strong public dislike of refugees coming illegally by boat, largely due to political fear mongering over safety (many drownings) and potential for terrorists to enter Australia.
Have a look at the statistics section of:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asylum_in_Australia#Statistics
The steep climb in asylum seekers arriving by boat after about 2008 was the main starting point for the current political stance against "boat people".
The rest of your points re over reach of government control is alarming to many Australians. However, as these laws don't have a direct impact on most Australians (yet), there is general apathy by the public.