Category Archives: Australia

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

Posted on March 4, 2018 by David Isenberg

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

Posted on January 9, 2018 by

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

Posted on January 9, 2018 by

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

Posted on January 9, 2018 by

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

Posted on November 28, 2017 by

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

Posted on November 14, 2017 by

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

Posted on October 31, 2017 by

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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Manus Island: dark chapter of Australian immigration poised to close

Posted on October 31, 2017 by

Manus Island: dark chapter of Australian immigration poised to close The detention of refugees and asylum seekers in Papua New Guinea has been marked by reports of trauma, self-harm and deaths… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Economic man and diffused sovereignty: a critique of Australia’s asylum regime

Posted on October 30, 2017 by

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Spotless seeks to quash ’embarrassing’ Manus Island allegations

Posted on September 26, 2017 by

September 20 2017 Spotless seeks to quash ’embarrassing’ Manus Island allegations Sarah Danckert Contact via Email Follow on Twitter Show comments Lawyers for catering and cleaning group Spotless are seeking to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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