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Are First Nations people being held illegally in detention centres?

Lawyer Claire Gibbs represents two clients who identify as indigenous Australian

Lawyer Claire Gibbs represents two clients who identify as indigenous Australian Source: AAP

The department no longer holders the power to detain or deport indigenous people, even if they were born outside Australia and are not citizens.


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By Lucy Murray

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The department no longer holders the power to detain or deport indigenous people, even if they were born outside Australia and are not citizens.



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