Australian government shuts two detention centres, citing drop in refugee numbersThe federal government says immigration detention centres in Melbourne and Sydney can be closed as the number of boat arrivals has dropped under its policies. Source: AAP Image/Jeremy PiperPublished 2 January 2019 10:43amUpdated 3 January 2019 10:31amBy Peyman JamaliAvailable in other languagesSkip to article contentShare this with family and friendsCopy linkShareShare