High court quashes Albanese government’s ankle bracelet and curfew regime for former immigration detainees
Court rules in favour of a stateless refugee who argued the visa conditions breached the separation of powers and amounted to punishmentFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe harsh regime of ankle bracelets and curfews imposed on non-citizens released from indefinite immigration detention has been struck down by the high court.On Wednesday the court ruled in favour of a stateless refugee from Eritrea whose challenge argued the visa conditions breached the separation of powers and amounted to punishment.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
Court rules in favour of a stateless refugee who argued the visa conditions breached the separation of powers and amounted to punishment
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The harsh regime of ankle bracelets and curfews imposed on non-citizens released from indefinite immigration detention has been struck down by the high court.
On Wednesday the court ruled in favour of a stateless refugee from Eritrea whose challenge argued the visa conditions breached the separation of powers and amounted to punishment.
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