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Commonwealth Games security guards under fire from locals, police

Commonwealth Games security guards under fire from locals, police THERE have been reports of security guards’ “deplorable” behaviour at the Commonwealth Games, including one joke that forced a woman to leave… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Australian Art Museum Drops Security Firm Accused of Abuse at Detention Centers

 Australian Art Museum Drops Security Firm Accused of Abuse at Detention Centers The National Gallery of Victoria will no longer work with Wilson Security, though it claims recent protests and petitions… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Dutton refuses Senate order to release details of refugee service contracts on Manus

Dutton refuses Senate order to release details of refugee service contracts on Manus Home affairs minister says disclosing information risks relations with PNG as standoff continues over use of local labour… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Manus Island security contract dispute leaves asylum seekers feeling ‘unsafe’

Manus Island security contract dispute leaves asylum seekers feeling ‘unsafe’ Updated 17 January 2018, 10:40 AEDT By Papua New Guinea correspondent Eric Tlozek A local security company this week stopped guards… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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PTSD claim pits former soldier against Immigration Department, security firm

PTSD claim pits former soldier against Immigration Department, security firm By David Chen Updated 30 Nov 2017, 2:58pm Photo: Ricky Morse said Wilson Security wrongly classed his condition as pre-existing. (ABC… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Manus asylum seekers expel ex-Wilson Australian guards from camp

Manus asylum seekers expel ex-Wilson Australian guards from camp 7:20 pm on 28 December 2017 A refugee advocate says asylum seekers at the Hillside Camp on Papua New Guinea’s Manus Island… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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International artists join protests against NGV use of Wilson Security

International artists join protests against NGV use of Wilson Security Artists criticise Wilson’s record on Manus Island and Nauru and rename works demanding company’s contract with national gallery is severed Artist… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Medecins Sans Frontieres ‘frustrated’ after being refused access to Manus Island compounds

Medecins Sans Frontieres ‘frustrated’ after being refused access to Manus Island compounds The World Today By Sarah Whyte Updated earlier today at 4:00am Photo: Dr Condon said he and his team… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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To Leash or Not to Leash the Dogs of War: The Politics of Law and Australia’s Response to Mercenarism and Private Military and Security Companies

To Leash or Not to Leash the Dogs of War: The Politics of Law and Australia’s Response to Mercenarism and Private Military and Security Companies You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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Australian firm Canstruct takes up toxic contract profiting from the abuse of refugees

Australian firm Canstruct takes up toxic contract profiting from the abuse of refugees Thu, 2017-10-19 09:03 — editor Australian firm Canstruct takes up toxic contract profiting from the abuse of refugees… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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