Category Archives: Australia

Scott Morrison denies communication breakdown with G4S over Manus

Scott Morrison denies communication breakdown with G4S over Manus Immigration minister declines to say who provided incorrect information about the Manus Island violence Paul Farrell theguardian.com, Sunday 23 February 2014 00.28… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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G4S to hand over Australia asylum centre contract to Transfield

Last updated: February 24, 2014 4:59 pm G4S to hand over Australia asylum centre contract to Transfield By Jamie Smyth in Sydney and Gill Plimmer in London G4S will hand over… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Dead wrong on Manus

Dead wrong on Manus Date February 24, 2014 David Wroe, Jonathan Swan Manus death inquiry could take months Border Protection Minister Scott Morrison has order an inquiry into the death of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Manus Island: Australian Official Claims G4S Guards Stomped on Skull of Iranian Asylum Seeker

Manus Island: Australian Official Claims G4S Guards Stomped on Skull of Iranian Asylum Seeker By Lydia Smith , February 21, 2014 13:39 PM GMT Getty Reza Barati was killed in a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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British firm part of Australian investigation into detention centre riot

British firm part of Australian investigation into detention centre riot Reuters By Matt Siegel SYDNEY, Feb 21 (Reuters) – An investigation into deadly clashes this week at an immigration detention centre… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Fresh blow for G4S as riot in Australian asylum-seeker detention kills one, leaves 77 injured

Fresh blow for G4S as riot in Australian asylum-seeker detention kills one, leaves 77 injured Tuesday 18 February 2014 British security behemoth G4S’s reputation faced another battering today when a riot… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Breakout at Australian immigration centre on PNG

Breakout at Australian immigration centre on PNG AFP Australian Immigration Minister Scott Morrison said the asylum-seekers escaped Sunday evening but were quickly rounded up by private security contractors at the facility,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Serco: We welcome scrutiny

Serco: We welcome scrutiny The West Australian EXCLUSIVE Gareth Parker State Political Editor The West Australian January 25, 2014, 2:31 am Joe Francis and James McMahon. Picture: The West Australian/Steve Ferrier… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Serco rebuilds fortunes after scandal with Australian deal

Serco rebuilds fortunes after scandal with Australian deal Scandal: the outsourcing giant admitted to overcharging the Ministry of Justice for electronic tagging Nick Goodway Published: 23 December 2013 Serco, the outsourcing giant… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Serco guard on Christmas Island fired for sex with asylum-seeker

Serco guard on Christmas Island fired for sex with asylum-seeker Company that runs Australian immigration detention centre says ban on such relationships has been emphasised to other staff Australian Associated Press… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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