Immigration detainees transferred from Melbourne to Christmas Island amid heated protests

Australian Border Force confirms 12 detainees, including one refugee, had visas revoked under Migration Act on character grounds

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The Australian Border Force has confirmed the transfer of 12 immigration centre detainees to Christmas Island, 24-hours after a heated clash between police and protesters outside a Melbourne detention centre on Tuesday.

Guardian Australia understands that 12 detainees, including one person whose refugee status has been approved, were woken by guards at the Melbourne International Transit Accommodation centre early yesterday morning and told they would be moved to Christmas Island.

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