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Security firm G4S says it warned Australian Government PNG police were unreliable, unpredictable ahead of Manus Island riot

Security firm G4S says it warned Australian Government PNG police were unreliable, unpredictable ahead of Manus Island riot Updated 18 May 2014, 0:31 AEST By Jane Norman and staff Security firm… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Guns for hire: The surprising role of Australians in the rise of private security companies

Guns for hire The surprising role of Australians in the rise of private security companies James BrownMay, 2014 The Academi (formerly Blackwater) camp in the Great Dismal Swamp, North Carolina. ©… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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G4s security firm warns PNG police dangerous on Manus Island

G4s security firm warns PNG police dangerous on Manus Island Date May 17, 2014 David Wroe, Michael Gordon Security firm G4S warned the Immigration Department before the deadly Manus Island riots… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Manus security company tells staff to stop leaking confidential information

Manus security company tells staff to stop leaking confidential information Leaked email says many G4S employees acted with ‘exceptional discipline and profe Oliver Laughland theguardian.com, Friday 2 May 2014 01.55 EDT… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Former Manus Island guards design ‘survivor’ T-shirt to mark unrest

Former Manus Island guards design ‘survivor’ T-shirt to mark unrest Facebook conversation suggests calling the February riots, which left one asylum seeker dead, a ‘rock fest’ Oliver Laughland theguardian.com, Tuesday 13… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Revealed: Manus Island security fears in run-up to fatal riot

Revealed: Manus Island security fears in run-up to fatal riot Date May 9, 2014 David Wroe National security correspondent Inadequate: Damaged fencing at the camp following the deadly riots. Photo: Supplied… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Defence cuts, outsourcing “crazy”: union

Defence cuts, outsourcing “crazy”: union Date May 2, 2014 Noel Towell Reporter for The Canberra Times National Commission of Audit chair Tony Shepherd Photo: Alex Ellinghausen Report recommends public service cuts,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The Manus Solution

The Manus Solution Australian Broadcasting Corporation Transcripts 28 April 2014 Next on Four Corners, Geoff Thompson puts together the most comprehensive account yet of what took place at The Manus Island… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Scott Morrison visit sent Manus tension soaring, says G4S whistleblower

Scott Morrison visit sent Manus tension soaring, says G4S whistleblower • Former security officer Martin Appleby talks exclusively to Guardian Australia, the first guard to speak out • Minister ‘put security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Nauru guards accused of assaulting children in detention camp

Nauru guards accused of assaulting children in detention camp Exclusive: Charity worker’s letter says guard hit girl so hard on head that she fell to the ground  Oliver Laughland theguardian.com, Thursday… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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