Government to introduce 'tough' preventative detention for detainees released by High Court order
1 year, 1 month ago

Government to introduce 'tough' preventative detention for detainees released by High Court order

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The government is racing to introduce a preventative detention regime for people who were released from immigration detention earlier this month, as it responds to the full reasons of the High Court published on Tuesday. Key points: The High Court was unanimous in ruling indefinite immigration detention unlawful Two justices had argued against making an order before publishing the full reasons The federal government has flagged it will seek an "enduring" legal framework in response Speaking on the floor of the House of Representatives just hours after the High Court's reasons were delivered, Minister for Home Affairs Clare O'Neil said the government was "moving quickly to finalise a tough preventative detention regime before parliament rises". All seven justices of the High Court were of the opinion that indefinite immigration detention for people with no prospect of deportation was unlawful, according to reasons published by the court. "The High Court’s reasons for its judgement in the case of the detainee known as NZYQ clearly green lights a pathway to legislate for preventative detention to protect the community.

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Government rejects calls for O'Neil and Giles to resign after released detainees arrested
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Government rejects calls for O'Neil and Giles to resign after released detainees arrested

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New laws designed to lock up freed detainees modelled on Coalition-era terror laws
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New laws designed to lock up freed detainees modelled on Coalition-era terror laws

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Albanese and Dutton are caught in a wrestle over who can be tougher following the High Court's indefinite detention ruling
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Albanese and Dutton are caught in a wrestle over who can be tougher following the High Court's indefinite detention ruling

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Strict conditions set down for detainees released by High Court order, as government strikes quick deal with Coalition
1 year, 2 months ago

Strict conditions set down for detainees released by High Court order, as government strikes quick deal with Coalition

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The federal government has teamed up with the opposition to rush laws through parliament that give the Home Affairs minister unprecedented powers over dozens of people suddenly released from immigration detention in an order by the High Court last week. Meanwhile, a question mark hangs over hundreds more people in immigration detention who government lawyers identified may potentially be impacted …

Detainees released without visas after High Court decision in immigration revelation
1 year, 2 months ago

Detainees released without visas after High Court decision in immigration revelation

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