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Sweeping powers to force deportations set to pass with bipartisan support

Paying other countries to take people awaiting deportation is one of a suite of new federal powers expected to pass the parliament this week. Bill to re-detain NZYQ cohort may impinge on 10 separate human rights Photo shows Villawood Immigration Detention Centre MPs from both sides of politics ask about proposed laws to re-detain people released from immigration detention by the High Court, saying they could limit as many as 10 separate human rights. The measure is among the latest efforts to force the removal of non-citizens whose home countries will not accept them, or who are otherwise resisting deportation, after the High Court determined the government could not detain people in that circumstance. The bill would also allow the government to cancel bridging visas, share personal information and overturn humanitarian protection findings, to clear the way for deportation. "Community safety must be the highest priority for the government … Any limitations on human rights are necessary to maintain the integrity of the migration system and protect the safety of the Australian community."

ABC

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