Article 5X17N Nine refugees released from Melbourne’s Park hotel face uncertain future

Nine refugees released from Melbourne’s Park hotel face uncertain future

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Elias Visontay
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Men unexpectedly informed of their release on Friday night but do not know if they will be allowed to live permanently in Australia

Nine more refugees who have been detained for several years have been released from Melbourne's Park hotel, however those freed remain uncertain about whether they will be allowed to permanently live in Australia.

On Friday night, the refugees were unexpectedly informed of their release. They were not given any reason for the change in their situation, according to the Refugee Action Collective, which criticised the Australian Border Force for releasing the men after close of business Friday to minimise media scrutiny".

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