Watchdog argues drug search powers should be boosted to fix system that is ‘not fit for purpose’ as home affairs department rejects multiple recommendationsGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe Albanese government should abandon mandatory immigration detention and boost drug search powers to help fix a system that is “not fit for purpose”, the human rights watchdog has warned.Immigration detention should be time-limited and “only be used as a last resort” if a non-citizen is a risk to the Australian community or of absconding, the Australian Human Rights Commission has said.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…
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Author : Paul Karp Chief political correspondent
Publish date : 2024-04-21 22:00:05
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