"A Major Victory for Detainees: High Court Ruling Paves Way for Compensation In a significant outcome for human rights advocates, the Australian High Court has ruled in favor of over 350 non-citizens who were held in indefinite detention without a fair trial. The decision, hailed as a major victory by refugee advocacy groups and human rights lawyers, could lead to millions of dollars in compensation being paid out to those affected. This landmark ruling marks the latest setback for the Albanese government, which had faced criticism for its treatment of asylum seekers, including the introduction of ankle monitoring bracelets and curfews for released detainees. As the government grapples with the implications of this ruling, the prospects for justice and accountability for those who suffered under the country's immigration policies are looking brighter."
Human rights lawyers and refugee advocacy groups are lauding the decision as a ‘significant outcome’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMillions of dollars in compensation could be paid out to more than 350 unlawful non-citizens held in indefinite detention after the high court ruled against the Australian government.The ruling marks another blow for the Albanese government after its requirement that released members of the NZYQ cohort must wear ankle monitoring bracelets and abide by curfews was struck down as unconstitutional earlier this year. Continue reading...
