Australia's New Bill on Non-Citizen Removal

Australia's New Bill on Non-Citizen Removal

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Australia's New Bill on Non-Citizen Removal

Australia's Albanese government introduces a bill to facilitate the removal of non-citizens, including paying third countries to accept them and potentially re-detaining those released from immigration detention; new regulations also reinstate ankle bracelet and curfew provisions.

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United Kingdom
Human Rights ViolationsHuman RightsImmigrationUkRefugees And MigrationDeportationGovernment PolicyLegal
Albanese GovernmentHigh Court Of AustraliaHouse Of Representatives
Tony BurkePrime Minister
What is the main purpose of the bill introduced by the Albanese government?
The Albanese government introduced a bill to strengthen its power to remove non-citizens from Australia, including paying third countries to accept them and potentially re-detaining those released from immigration detention.
What new criteria will be used to determine the imposition of ankle bracelets and curfews?
The new regulations impose a stricter test for imposing ankle bracelets and curfews, requiring the minister to be satisfied that the individual poses a substantial risk of serious harm to the community; amendments to the Migration Act also allow non-citizens to make representations against such measures.
How does the bill address the issue of non-citizens refusing resettlement in other countries?
The bill allows the government to pay third countries to accept unlawful non-citizens, particularly addressing the issue of those released due to a High Court ruling against indefinite detention and those refusing resettlement in New Zealand.
What changes were made regarding the use of ankle bracelets and curfews for released detainees?
The government also introduced new regulations to reinstate ankle bracelets and curfews for some released detainees, aiming to protect the community while responding to a High Court decision that deemed the previous regulations unlawful.
What are the potential consequences for non-citizens whose bridging visas are cancelled under the new bill?
The bill triggers the cancellation of bridging visas for those accepted by a third country, potentially leading to re-detention under the Migration Act; it also grants immunity from civil claims for officers acting in good faith.