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Immigration reports tabled in Parliament 18 October 2006

The summaries below are to assist site users only, for a complete record of the reports and recommendations please refer to each report. Please note that all abbreviations used in the summaries are spelt out in full within the reports.
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Minister's tabling statement - 18 October 2006

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Immigration report 072/06

34 year old single man from India, detained for two years. Identity and nationality issues; RPBV then voluntary removal. Review / courts: RRT/MRT/FMC/FC/HC.
No recommendation by Ombudsman.

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Immigration report 073/06

47 year old Vietnamese man in detention for 3 years. Previous report # 23. Depression, anxiety, PTSD, s 501 review, children in state care, best interests of children. Review / courts: RRT/ HC/Children’s Court.
Ombudsman’s recommendation: That the Minister make a decision to allow his release from detention centre; that DIMA prepare a submission that analyses the impact of removal on his children; that the 2002 visa cancellation is reconsidered by the Minister.

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