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Serco denies prisoner transfer bungles

Serco denies prisoner transfer bungles June 15, 2015 5:54am AAPAAP In January 2014, a convicted rapist and an alleged armed robber escaped from a Serco prison van while they were being… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Claims guards traded cigarettes for sexual favours on Nauru, Senate inquiry told

Claims guards traded cigarettes for sexual favours on Nauru, Senate inquiry told May 19, 2015 Sarah Whyte Immigration correspondent Inquiry hears of abuse on Nauru Security contractors confirm they’re aware of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Serco prisoner transport contract to be opened to tender, WA Government says

Serco prisoner transport contract to be opened to tender, WA Government says By Andrew O’Connor Photo: The Government chose not to automatically renew Serco’s prisoner transport contract. (ABC News) Related Story:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Not seen, not heard, often not reported – the harrowing stories of Australia’s detainees

Not seen, not heard, often not reported – the harrowing stories of Australia’s detainees Special report: evidence highlights systemic failures in how the immigration department and its contractors deal with serious… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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FED:Ex-magistrate queries $1.2b Nauru spend

FED:Ex-magistrate queries $1.2b Nauru spend Australian Associated Press General News 9 June 2015 DETENTION CANBERRA, June 9 AAP – A former Australian magistrate employed in Nauru can’t understand where $1.2 billion… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Nauru security staff could face court on Sarah Hanson-Young spying allegations

Nauru security staff could face court on Sarah Hanson-Young spying allegations Greens senator believes allegations that she was spied on while on the island could constitute contempt of parliament and perpetrators… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Australian Senator spied on at offshore detention camp-parliament inquiry

Markets | Thu Jun 4, 2015 11:00pm EDT Australian Senator spied on at offshore detention camp-parliament inquiry SYDNEY, June 5 | By Matt Siegel An Australian Senator and critic of the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Former guard on Nauru details allegations against ‘corrupt and incompetent’ Wilson Security

Former guard on Nauru details allegations against ‘corrupt and incompetent’ Wilson Security By the National Reporting Team’s Lisa Main Photo: Safety concerns remain for the 488 refugees who have been settled… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Salvos sue over $9.5m bill for detention work

Salvos sue over $9.5m bill for detention work The Australian Financial Review By Marianna Papadakis 22 May 2015 The Salvation Army is suing the Commonwealth for almost $10 million in unpaid… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Nauru inquiry: Transfield unable to answer basic questions about operations

Nauru inquiry: Transfield unable to answer basic questions about operations Executives of Australian company running detention centre unable to provide information about sex assault allegations and take most questions on notice… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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