Andrew Giles released four people from immigration detention without strictest conditions
by Paul Karp from World news | The Guardian on (#6NR2F)
Exclusive: Freedom of information request shows immigration minister granted visas to individuals in some cases just hours ahead of their release through a different channel with greater monitoring
Andrew Giles released at least four people from immigration detention on visas without the strictest conditions, bypassing an independent board despite the non-citizens being identified as likely" affected by the high court ruling on indefinite detention.
A freedom of information request to the home affairs department has revealed that between 8 November and 15 February, the immigration minister released four people using personal ministerial powers, in some cases just hours before their release through a channel with greater monitoring.
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