Labor unveils new risk-based detention policy
Source: Australia. Minister for Immigration and Citizenship. Media Release
"The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans, today (29/7/08) announced a suite of reforms to Australia’s immigration detention system.
Senator Evans said that under Labor’s reforms, detention in immigration detention centres will only be used as a last resort and for the shortest practicable time.
The Government will retain mandatory detention to support the integrity of Australia’s immigration program.
Senator Evans said the Government’s new policy will see the Department of Immigration and Citizenship take a risk-based approach to detention.
‘A person who poses no danger to the community will be able to remain in the community while their visa status is resolved,’ Senator Evans said."