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Human Rights Commission calls for urgent release of immigration detainees

Razor wire surrounds the Christmas Island detention centre

Razor wire surrounds the Christmas Island detention centre Source: AAP

The Australian Human Rights Commission is calling on the federal government to act urgently to reduce the number of people in closed immigration detention and shut down the Christmas Island facility for good.


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By Abby Dinham

Source: SBS



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The Australian Human Rights Commission is calling on the federal government to act urgently to reduce the number of people in closed immigration detention and shut down the Christmas Island facility for good.



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