Another boat carrying asylum seekers has been intercepted in Australian waters.
It's the second vessel to be stopped since the Gillard government signed its controversial swap deal with Malaysia last month.
There are thought to be 50 passengers and two crew on board.
"The passengers will be taken to Christmas Island for pre-transfer assessments pending removal to Malaysia," Home Affairs Minister Brendan O'Connor said in a statement.
The boat was intercepted by border protection command northeast of Christmas Island on Sunday morning.
