RELAXING the detention system could let hundreds of illegal immigrants disappear into the community, the Opposition says."must ensure that no ... government can turn this policy around" - ouch, democracy just "got up" and left.
Under a new system unveiled by Immigration Minister Chris Evans today, asylum seekers and people caught overstaying their visas will be detained only if they pose a risk to the community...
Political activist group GetUp, which has been campaigning for an end to mandatory detention, called for firm legislation to set the new policy in stone.
"This Government must ensure that no change of heart or government can turn this policy around,'' executive director Brett Solomon said.
Detention changes could let non-citizens disappear – Libs
July 29, 2008
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