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Detention centre closures follow openings

Immigration Minister David Coleman. (AAP)

Immigration Minister David Coleman. Source: AAP

The Morrison government says immigration detention centre closures in Sydney and Melbourne are due to the reduced number of boat arrivals under its policies, but critics say the number of detainees in long-term detention is actually increasing.


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The Morrison government says immigration detention centre closures in Sydney and Melbourne are due to the reduced number of boat arrivals under its policies, but critics say the number of detainees in long-term detention is actually increasing.



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