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Defence cuts, outsourcing “crazy”: union

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Defence cuts, outsourcing “crazy”: union Date May 2, 2014 Noel Towell Reporter for The Canberra Times National Commission of Audit chair Tony Shepherd Photo: Alex Ellinghausen Report recommends public service cuts,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Manus Solution

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The Manus Solution Australian Broadcasting Corporation Transcripts 28 April 2014 Next on Four Corners, Geoff Thompson puts together the most comprehensive account yet of what took place at The Manus Island… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Scott Morrison visit sent Manus tension soaring, says G4S whistleblower

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Scott Morrison visit sent Manus tension soaring, says G4S whistleblower • Former security officer Martin Appleby talks exclusively to Guardian Australia, the first guard to speak out • Minister ‘put security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Nauru guards accused of assaulting children in detention camp

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Nauru guards accused of assaulting children in detention camp Exclusive: Charity worker’s letter says guard hit girl so hard on head that she fell to the ground  Oliver Laughland theguardian.com, Thursday… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Manus Island block a ‘rape dungeon’, Salvation Army worker tells inquiry

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Manus Island block a ‘rape dungeon’, Salvation Army worker tells inquiry Parliamentary inquiry also told of inadequate medical care, poor workplace safety and fears of violent attacks Paul Farrell theguardian.com, Tuesday… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Manus Island riots: PNG guards were in ‘trance-like state’

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1 May 2014 – 11:23am Manus Island riots: PNG guards were in ‘trance-like state’ Manus Island. (File: AAP) An unnamed G4S guard has told how PNG guards entered a trance-like state… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Fresh details revealed of growing tensions before deadly Manus riot

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Fresh details revealed of growing tensions before deadly Manus riot • Exclusive: power cuts and food delays partly blamed • Presence of local guards was ‘an aggravation’ • PNG police dog… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Why I chose to become a security officer on Manus Island

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Why I chose to become a security officer on Manus Island Working with refugees, I heard some of the most horrific and tragic of stories. The death of Reza Barati deeply… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Scott Morrison visit sent Manus tension soaring, says G4S whistleblower

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Scott Morrison visit sent Manus tension soaring, says G4S whistleblower • Former security officer Martin Appleby talks exclusively to Guardian Australia, the first guard to speak out • Minister ‘put security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Manus Island escape plan that went badly wrong

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The Manus Island escape plan that went badly wrong Date April 21, 2014 Michael Gordon Political editor, The Age Exclusive: inside the Manus Island riot Vision and images obtained exclusively by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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