Rushed bill forcing hundreds of non-citizens to facilitate own deportation passes lower house

Human Rights Law Centre says bill ‘deliberately separates families’ and risks non-compliance with obligations under refugee conventionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastLegislation that would force hundreds of non-citizens to facilitate their own deportation or face imprisonment has been rushed through the lower house, despite warnings it breaches human rights obligations.The Labor government combined with Peter Dutton’s opposition shortly before question time on Tuesday to approve the new powers for the immigration minister despite howls of dissent from independents and minor parties about lack of due process.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...

Mar 26, 2024 - 15:30
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Rushed bill forcing hundreds of non-citizens to facilitate own deportation passes lower house

Human Rights Law Centre says bill ‘deliberately separates families’ and risks non-compliance with obligations under refugee convention

Legislation that would force hundreds of non-citizens to facilitate their own deportation or face imprisonment has been rushed through the lower house, despite warnings it breaches human rights obligations.

The Labor government combined with Peter Dutton’s opposition shortly before question time on Tuesday to approve the new powers for the immigration minister despite howls of dissent from independents and minor parties about lack of due process.

Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...

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