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Asylum children in detention facilities on the mainland in Australia have been released

AP Photo-Mark Baker,File

AP Photo-Mark Baker,File Source: AP Photo-Mark Baker, File

The Federal Government has confirmed all the children who were being housed in detention facilities on the mainland in Australia have been released. Although refugee advocates have welcomed the news, some say the future of the children still remains uncertain. Immigration Minister Peter Dutton has hailed what he says is a significant milestone. To know more about the governments this move we have interviewed lawyer and expert Dr Nazir Dawaar and you can listen to his full interview here.



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