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Released detainee appears in court
A man released from immigration detention following the landmark High Court ruling has appeared in court.
‘Gutless’: Tough detainee laws passed
The government says the “worst of the worst” among offenders released from immigration detention will be put behind bars.
Fourth detainee facing criminal charges
Following the bombshell High Court ruling which resulted in the release of 148 asylum seekers from immigration detention, another former detainee has been arrested and charged.
UK halves migration, Aus urged to follow
As the UK introduces drastic measures to curb immigration, Australia is being urged to follow suit to address the chronic housing shortage.
Major update after criminals released
A last-ditch effort to to lock up convicted criminals released under a bombshell High Court ruling is one step closer to being law.
Child sex abusers among free detainees: cops
South Australian police have confirmed two registered child sex abusers are settling in the state after their release from detention.
Released detainee charged with assault
One of the men released from immigration detention after the High Court’s ruling has now been charged with the indecent assault of a woman.
Last-ditch plan to lock up crims
A last-ditch effort is being launched to lock up criminals released under a bombshell High Court ruling ahead of the Christmas period.
High Court exposes Aussie ‘warehouse’ issue
A legal expert has explained how a court decision that overturned a precedent in Australia’s immigration detention scheme exposed a major issue in the treatment of refugees.
‘Tough’: Albo hit with demands on detainees
With new tougher detention rules set to be tabled in parliament this week, the Coalition has outlined its demands for their passage.
Sharma gets final tick to take up Senate seat
Dave Sharma says his political comeback will focus on improving housing affordability of younger Australians, dubbing it as a “failure of us as a society”.
Dutton silenced during fiery spray
In a raucous question time session, the Opposition Leader has been cut short after he interrupted Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
‘Uncontactable’ former detainee located
Federal agencies have located the ‘uncontactable’ former immigration detainee who was released after a landmark High Court decision earlier this month.
Big hint on next move for freed crims
A High Court judgment that found the government’s immigration detention scheme was unlawful has also shed light on how dozens of released criminals could be re-detained.
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