NSW Greens Senator David Shoebridge told a 鈥淜ill The Bill鈥 protest at Sydney Town Hall that Labor鈥檚听Deportation and Entry Ban bill would give the immigration minister 鈥済od-like powers鈥. Peter Boyle reports.
High Court of Australia
A public forum discussed the High Court鈥檚 decision on indefinite detention and the racist backlash. Chris Slee reports.
Since the High Court ruled that indefinite detention is illegal, Labor rushed to introduce听new laws specifically听for 83 newly released detainees which continue to demonise them. Binoy Kampmark reports.
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The High Court鈥檚 ruling in听NZYQ should be an opportunity to create a system that strikes a balance between respect for human rights and the rule of law and the rightful protection of the community, argues Mary Crock.