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High Court of Australia
EXPLAINER: Why the High Court’s Immigration Decision Was Important
The High Court of Australia has handed down a landmark ruling that keeps 200 immigration detainees locked up.
Australian Government Suppresses Information on Detainee Monitoring
The government has succeeded in convincing the High Court to supress details of ankle monitoring of immigration detainees, arguing it could enourage breaches.
Are Government Departments Above the Laws They Pass?
Federal authorities were sued for damage to a sacred Indigenous site in the Northern Territory.
Australia Moves to Stop the Flood of Dangerous Detainees Released by High Court
A third released detainee has been arrested.
Sex Offender Charged After Being Released from Immigration Detention
A 65-year-old Afghan man has faced a South Australian court after being charged with two counts of indecent assault for attacking a woman.
Laws on Refugees Wearing Ankle Bracelets Challenged in High Court
This legal challenge follows one made just last week.
High Court Overturns 20 Year Rule, Declares Australia’s Indefinite Detention Practice Unlawful
“The implications of this for Australia and the Australian community is very disturbing,” Senator James Paterson said.
