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Arrests of detainees fuels new fears about immigration

With nearly 20 per cent of former immigration detainees freed in November now charged with state-based offences, the situation looks out of the government’s control.

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Immigration cuts only work if women have more babies. Dutton knows they won’t

Our real population problem is not one of excess. Birth rates are declining.

Jacqueline Maley
Jacqueline Maley

Columnist and senior journalist

The Eraring bill will max out at $450 million. It’ll be much worse if the lights go out

The deal struck with Origin Energy is far more palatable than most expected. But it is not without risk.

Alexandra Smith
Alexandra Smith

State Political Editor

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Arrests of detainees fuels new fears about immigration

With nearly 20 per cent of former immigration detainees freed in November now charged with state-based offences, the situation looks out of the government’s control.

  • The Herald's Voice
Immigration Minister Andrew Giles is facing a deepening crisis over the High Court detention fallout.
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One in five former detainees charged with new crimes since release

At least 28 of the 153 people released after indefinite detention was declared unlawful have allegedly gone on to commit fresh crimes.

  • by Angus Thompson

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