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Bill easing liability for using ‘reasonable force’ against detainees condemned

Bill easing liability for using ‘reasonable force’ against detainees condemned Human rights groups criticise bill which would give the commonwealth and private contractors immunity from liability where use of force was… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Nauru security company Transfield avoids questions on detention centre allegations

Nauru security company Transfield avoids questions on detention centre allegations May 19, 2015 Sarah Whyte Immigration correspondent Inquiry hears of abuse on Nauru Security contractors confirm they’re aware of allegations guards… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Australian Inquiry Hears Sexual Assault Allegations At Migrant Camp

Australian Inquiry Hears Sexual Assault Allegations At Migrant Camp By Ritam Banati on May 21 2015 1:50 AM During the first hearing in Canberra, of the senate inquiry into allegations of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Nauru inquiry frustrated by lack of answers from Transfield

19 May 2015 – 6:11pm Nauru inquiry frustrated by lack of answers from Transfield   Nauru inquiry frustrated by lack of answers from Transfield The company running the Australian asylum seeker… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Detention centre interpreters need more training for ‘hazardous’ work – report

Australia news Detention centre interpreters need more training for ‘hazardous’ work – report The Guardian By Shalailah Medhora 16 April 2015 18:06 Audit office report says the mostly female staff need… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Manus Island guard stood down after posts endorsing Reclaim Australia and anti-halal views

Australia news Manus Island guard stood down after posts endorsing Reclaim Australia and anti-halal views The Guardian By Paul Farrell 13 April 2015 04:33 Facebook posts by detention centre guard John… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Detainees’ case against Transfield ‘too vague’

TheNation Detainees’ case against Transfield ‘too vague’ The Australian PIA AKERMAN 18 April 2015 Detainees suing the commonwealth and Manus Island process­ing centre operators will reframe their allegations of mistreatment after… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Manus guard sacked for reportedly assaulting handcuffed asylum seekers

Australia news Manus guard sacked for reportedly assaulting handcuffed asylum seekers The Guardian By Ben Doherty 17 March 2015 23:58 A detention centre guard has been fired by Australian government subcontractor… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Transfield immigration staff can be ‘instantly dismissed’ for affiliating with asylum seekers

Transfield immigration staff can be ‘instantly dismissed’ for affiliating with asylum seekers SBS World News Headline Stories 6 April 2015 22:49, Transfield Services has warned its staff on Nauru and Manus… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Government knew of abuse on Nauru months before it acted, staff to allege

Government knew of abuse on Nauru months before it acted, staff to allege Current and former workers at asylum seeker detention centre are prepared to tell Senate inquiry that the government… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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