Serious offenders could be re-detained in immigration detention amendment : SBS Sinhala Explainer on 05 Dec

The federal government will introduce legislation this week, to deal with the fallout from a High Court decision that ruled indefinite detention was illegal, resulting in the release of nearly 150 immigration detainees. The amendments, supported in principle by the Opposition, could see the worst offenders returned to detention. Listen to this SBS Sinhala explainer for more information.

An electronic monitoring ankle bracelet that has been strapped on all newly released immigration detainees to be worn at all times is seen in Sydney, Tuesday, November 28, 2023. A newly released stateless refugee is slowly rebuilding his life but with an ankle monitor and curfews he feels held back and criminalised from fully adjusting. (AAP Image/Farid Farid) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP / FARID FARID/AAPIMAGE