Andrew Giles released four people from immigration detention without strictest conditions
Exclusive: Freedom of information request shows immigration minister granted visas to individuals in some cases just hours ahead of their release through a different channel with greater monitoringGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAndrew Giles released at least four people from immigration detention on visas without the strictest conditions, bypassing an independent board despite the non-citizens being identified as “likely” affected by the high court ruling on indefinite detention.A freedom of information request to the home affairs department has revealed that between 8 November and 15 February, the immigration minister released four people using personal ministerial powers, in some cases just hours before their release through a channel with greater monitoring.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...
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Exclusive: Freedom of information request shows immigration minister granted visas to individuals in some cases just hours ahead of their release through a different channel with greater monitoring
Andrew Giles released at least four people from immigration detention on visas without the strictest conditions, bypassing an independent board despite the non-citizens being identified as “likely” affected by the high court ruling on indefinite detention.
A freedom of information request to the home affairs department has revealed that between 8 November and 15 February, the immigration minister released four people using personal ministerial powers, in some cases just hours before their release through a channel with greater monitoring.
Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...
