Indefinite Detention

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Terrifyingly, the High Court recently found that the government has the right to detain an asylum seeker forever if they can't be deported. No charge. No trial. No right to judicial review.

Australian Democrats press releases:

Democrats initiate urgent debate on High Court Decision on indefinite detention

Democrats will pursue every avenue to defend rights of asylum seekers

Senator Bartlett's speech:

Senator Andrew Bartlett speaks to Matter of Urgency: Asylum Seekers - Court decision on indefinite detention

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