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Transferring asylum seeker families to Nauru – human rights report

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The practice of sending to Nauru families with young children who arrived in Australia seeking asylum is the subject of an inquiry report by the Australian Human Rights Commission tabled in Parliament today.[1]

Mr Richard Lancaster SC, as delegate of the President, found that the regional processing centre on Nauru was not an appropriate place to send families with young children.

Ms BK, Ms CO and Mr DE on behalf of themselves and their families v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs)

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Urgent call for Federal Government to protect 30,000 refugees and asylum seekers at risk in the community

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The Australian Human Rights Commission calls on the Australian Government to make urgent changes to improve protections for approximately 30,000 refugees and asylum seekers living in the Australian community.

Lives on hold: Refugees and asylum seekers in the 'Legacy caseload' (2019)

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Risk management in immigration detention report released

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Any significant restrictions imposed on a person held in immigration detention, including the widespread use of restraints like handcuffs, must be tailored to individual circumstances and risks, according to a new report released by the Australian Human Rights Commission today.

Risk management in immigration detention (2019)

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Australian Human Rights Commission Inspection of Brisbane Immigration Transit Accommodation: Report (2018)

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Australian Human Rights Commission Inspection of Christmas Island Immigration Detention Centre: Report (2018)

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Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Australian Human Rights Commission Inspection of Perth Immigration Detention Centre: Report (2018)

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