The group of suspected asylum seekers rescued off Ashmore Island last week arrived at Christmas Island last night.
The group, which includes ten passengers and two crew members, will undergo identity and health checks today.
Immigration and Citizenship Minister Chris Evans' spokesman said no further details as to where the rescued people came from were available.
The group was rescued from their sinking vessel by the Australian Navy about 80 nautical miles south east of Ashmore Island last Wednesday.
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