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- August 17, 2010, on C-Span III, speaks on private military contracting
- Examining the role of the military contractor
- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
- David Isenberg on PressTV - US contractor with poor ratings hired again
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Category Archives: Australia
Scott Morrison orders review into claims of sex abuse on Nauru
Scott Morrison orders review into claims of sex abuse on Nauru By Sarah Whyte Oct. 3, 2014, 5:25 p.m. Looking at all entities: Scott Morrison said 10 workers would be removed.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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IHMS and Serco likely to retain onshore detention centre contracts
IHMS and Serco likely to retain onshore detention centre contracts Both companies expected to retain contracts despite reports immigration department called for a change in management Oliver Laughland and Nick Evershed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
We’ve changed Manus for the better: Transfield
TheNation We’ve changed Manus for the better: Transfield The Australian By EXCLUSIVE: BRIDGET CARTER 25 September 2014 TRANSFIELD Services says it has made sweeping changes to security and behaviour management at… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Complaint to OECD about G4S Manus Island management
Complaint to OECD about G4S Manus Island management Australian Broadcasting Corporation Transcripts By Samantha Donovan 23 September 2014 The Human Rights Law Centre has lodged a complaint to the OECD alleging… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Manus security firm, G4S, responsible for February violence, says law centre
Manus security firm, G4S, responsible for February violence, says law centre Human Rights Law Centre lodges complaint with OECD saying G4S had not been held to account for its role Melissa… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Attempt to hold G4S accountable for alleged PNG violations
Attempt to hold G4S accountable for alleged PNG violations Updated at 8:41 pm on 25 September 2014 A rights group says the G4S security company needs to be held accountable for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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THE security contractor that used to run Australia’s Manus Island…
THE security contractor that used to run Australia’s Manus Island… Lawyers claim Manus Island security contractor breached human rights. THE security contractor that used to run Australia’s Manus Island detention centre… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Guns for hire: the surprising role of Australians in the rise of private security companies
Guns for hire: the surprising role of Australians in the rise of private security companies 18 September 2014 | Commentary | By James Brown In The Monthly magazine, James Brown details… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
‘YOU COULD FEEL THE HATRED,’ SAYS MANUS GUARD
‘YOU COULD FEEL THE HATRED,’ SAYS MANUS GUARD Sunday Star-Times 7 September 2014 GOVERNMENT AND dated March 26. The witness, whose name is suppressed, said his brother was then hit by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Manus whistleblower claims he warned Salvation Army of employees wanting to fight
Manus whistleblower claims he warned Salvation Army of employees wanting to fight By Michael Gordon Sept. 10, 2014, 6:48 a.m. The Salvation Army worker charged over the murder of Iranian asylum… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading