The federal government has forcibly returned 38 asylum seekers who made an epic 44-day boat voyage to Geraldton last week.

They will not be entitled to reintegration assistance.

Denied due process under international law: The asylum seekers on board the boat that arrived in Geraldton. Credit:Ros Silcock

Immigration Minister Brendan O'Connor said none of those returned had raised issues that engaged protection obligations.

Another 28 are still having their claims for protection processed. Another Sri Lankan who had arrived on a separate boat was also deported. Since August 13, the government has returned 1004 Sri Lankans who arrived on boats - 795 involuntarily.