Labor accused of caving to Dutton as ‘draconian’ bill restricting released detainees is passed
by Paul Karp Chief political correspondent from World news | The Guardian on (#6GDME)
The Albanese government has agreed to a raft of Coalition amendments, including criminal penalties for breaching restrictions
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Labor has been accused of caving to Peter Dutton after it agreed to a slate of Coalition amendments to toughen restrictions on people released from detention so as to pass draconian" emergency legislation on bridging visas.
The bill, introduced on Thursday by the immigration minister, Andrew Giles, adds conditions, including electronic monitoring and curfews, to bridging visas issued to those who are required to be released due to the high court's ruling on indefinite detention.
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