Category Archives: Australia

Detention contractor Broadspectrum says it is best placed to run Nauru

15 Feb 2016 – 6:34pm Detention contractor Broadspectrum says it is best placed to run Nauru The centres have received harsh criticism. (AAP) Broadspectrum chief financial officer Vince Nicoletti believes his… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Privateers in Australia’s conflict and disaster zones

Privateers in Australia’s conflict and disaster zones     You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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Immigration pushed Transfield to indict Save the Children workers

Immigration pushed Transfield to indict Save the Children workers Josh Taylor | Jan 18, 2016 1:12PM | EMAIL | PRINT The Immigration Department had no cause to remove Save the Children… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Manus Island and Nauru detention centre operator contract extended

Manus Island and Nauru detention centre operator contract extended Broadspectrum, formerly Transfield, reports 12-month extension to stock market as immigration department increases scope of next five-year deal The Australian-run asylum seeker… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Broadspectrum extends deal for Manus Island, Nauru detention services

Broadspectrum extends deal for Manus Island, Nauru detention services The Australian February 8, 2016 9:32AM Kylar Loussikian Journalist Sydney Broadspectrum chief executive Graeme Hunt. Picture: Britta Campion The federal government has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Detention centre operator Broadspectrum, formerly Transfield Services, rejects Ferrovial takeover

Detention centre operator Broadspectrum, formerly Transfield Services, rejects Ferrovial takeover By business reporter Justine Parker Posted January 21, 2016 15:13:26 Photo: Broadspectrum has lost several large shareholders over its operation of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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DFAT troubleshooter to sort Baghdad security

DFAT troubleshooter to sort Baghdad security Paola Totaro The Australian January 18, 2016 12:00AM The senior bureaucrat responsible for approving the beleaguered $51 million private contract to guard Australia’s embassy in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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A failure in the duty of care

A failure in the duty of care The Australian January 11, 2016 12:00AM  The safety and wellbeing of staff at the Australian embassy in Baghdad appear to have been compromised by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The Cost of Security: Australia and the rise of Private Military Companies

The Cost of Security: Australia and the rise of Private Military Companies   Autoria: Egeland, Anthony Fonte: Universidade Nacional da Austrália Publicador: Universidade Nacional da Austrália Tipo: Relatório Data(s): 08/07/201508/07/20152011 Palavras-Chave:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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US wary of DFAT contract winner in Afghanistan

US wary of DFAT contract winner in Afghanistan Kylar Loussikian The Australian January 6, 2016 12:00AM Kylar Loussikian   Journalist Sydney The British private security firm awarded an $80 million contract… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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