Detention centre closure follows openings

The Morrison government says immigration detention centres in Sydney and Melbourne can be closed thanks to the reduced number of boat arrivals under its policies. But refugee groups say the federal government's decision is meaningless as new detention compounds have been opened up in other locations.

Immigration Minister David Coleman says refugee numbers have dropped. Source: AAP

The doors at Maribyrnong detention centre in Melbourne have been closed after almost 40 years, and the detainees inside have been transferred to other detention facilities.

Immigration Minister David Coleman says the federal government's strict immigration policies must be praised.

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