People who refuse deportation because they fear persecution will be jailed for up to five years under Labor’s accelerated plans to head off legal challenges.
The freeing of the two men,who had their visas revoked over extensive criminal convictions,fuels accusations the government is sidestepping detainee cases that could lead to further mass releases.
The blowout in the numbers of immigrants seeking asylum in Australia after arriving by plane is a consequence of lax immigration oversight that began when Peter Dutton was responsible for border control.
Australia has 650,000 overseas students due to a surge in arrivals after the pandemic.
Only 16 per cent of voters believe the government is running the migration program in a carefully,as Labor prepares to unveil its plan to overhaul the visa system next week.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton accused the government of failing to prepare for the High Court ruling and called for an apology for the release of known criminals.
Every day,convicted murderers,rapists and child molesters walk out of Australia’s jails after serving their sentences. Some are rehabilitated whilst others reoffend. This is part of the crime and punishment system that operates in Australia today.
The building industry has told the government it will need 480,000 new workers over the next three years,including Australian apprentices and skilled foreign workers.
After securing stricter demands on detainees released by a landmark decision,the opposition leader said further laws could put them back in detention.
The mother of two other men released after jail stints for assault following last week’s High Court decision said:“I say Hallelujah!”
Record levels of migration have fuelled debate about how the economy is coping,but whether migration adds to inflation is complicated.