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Government spends $1.2 billion on offshore processing centres in one year

Government spends $1.2 billion on offshore processing centres in one year February 5, 2015 Sarah Whyte   Immigration correspondent Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young says it is shocking that Australian taxpayers are paying… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Shipment of ‘Freedom’ brand muesli bars worth $30,000 rejected by Manus Island detention centre operators

Shipment of ‘Freedom’ brand muesli bars worth $30,000 rejected by Manus Island detention centre operators Updated Thu at 9:10pmThu 29 Jan 2015, 9:10pm Photo: A shipment of Freedom Foods muesli bars… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Serco wins 5-year Australian immigration contract

Serco wins 5-year Australian immigration contract 22 January 2015 The company that runs Australia’s immigration detention centres has been awarded a further five-year contract, despite concerns about its conduct at centres… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Private jails much cheaper, says SERCO

Private jails much cheaper, says SERCO Daniel Emerson and Amanda Banks January 19, 2015, 5:17 am Privatisation has shaved 20 to 30 per cent off British Government jail costs, multinational operator… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Courts security left to chance

News Courts security left to chance Daily Telegraph EXCLUSIVE: AMY DALE CHIEF COURT REPORTER 13 January 2015 CUTS to the number of court sheriffs in NSW have meant their role is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Asylum seeker sues government over negligence on Manus Island

News Asylum seeker sues government over negligence on Manus Island Sun Herald By SARAH WHYTE, NATALIE O’BRIEN 21 December 2014 An asylum seeker who suffered serious burns to his face in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Serco wins renewal of Australian immigration centre contract

FINANCE Serco wins renewal of Australian immigration centre contract The Telegraph Online Alan Tovey Industry Editor 11 December 2014 11:13 Welcome boost for embattled company as Australian government extends £1bn deal… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Suffering inflicted on humans for no reason other than political gain’

Manus : ‘Suffering inflicted on humans for no reason other than political gain’ The Age By Nicole Judge – Nicole Judge is a former Salvation Army worker on Manus Island. 4… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Death and abuse of asylum seekers in Australia’s name must stop

Death and abuse of asylum seekers in Australia’s name must stop December 3, 2014 – 12:15AM Comments 57  Close quarters: A photo taken by Nicole Judge on Manus Island. Pregnant refugees… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Serco contracts to come under scrutiny from WA parliamentary committee

Serco contracts to come under scrutiny from WA parliamentary committee Emerging Markets Business Information News 28 November 2014 Western Australian government contracts with private security firm Serco will come under scrutiny… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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