The words ‘Migration’ and ‘Australia’ do not seem to have anything particular in commobn, but if you add the word illegal, it is one of the major topics which you could hear presently. It is a well known fact that most people in rural areas, mainly in the areas of North-East try the illegal method to flee to Australia. Knowing the danger, people risk their lives and go through torment to have a better livelihood in Australia. This has been a major issue for the Sri Lankan Government as well as for the Australian Government. The article efficiently explains the causes of illegal migration and issues revolving around it and the fact why Sri Lankan citizens risk their lives to migrate to Australia.