Offshore processing persists, and the Immigration Department’s processes are a nightmare for those caught in its web. We’re stuck in a cycle of scapegoating, sensationalised media, and a race to the bottom between political parties.
Yes, the Department of Immigration faces a daunting task. Some exploit the system, claiming protection after initially arriving on student visas. But does that justify indefinite detention and deportation without rehabilitation?
The impending Migration Amendment Bill 2024 is a dangerous step. It paints all seeking protection visas as manipulators of a flawed system. If that were true, most would have given up after twelve gruelling years.
The urgent call to halt the Migration Amendment Bill 2024. By Jane Salmon, P & I