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Immigration reports tabled in Parliament 4 June 2008

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—4 June 2008

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Immigration report 413/08

PRC citizens, married, aged 37 and 38, in detention for two years, Community Detention for 16 months; child born in Community Detention; Falun Gong practitioner. Review/Courts: RRT. Minister’s Review.
No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

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Immigration report 414/08

PRC citizen aged 43, in detention (2 occasions) for over two years, IRH for one year; insulin-dependent diabetic; Falun Gong practitioner. Review/Courts: RRT/ FMC/FFC. Minister’s Review.
No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

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Immigration report 415/08

3rd report, previous report 372/08. Indian citizen aged 39 in detention for three years and two months; memory problems and auditory hallucinations. For removal. Minister’s Review.
No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

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Immigration report 416/08

Kenyan citizen aged 30 in detention for two years; anxiety, Major Depression with hallucinations, PTSD, history of alcohol dependence, STARTTS. Clinical advice his conditions could be better managed in the community. Review/Courts: RRT/MRT/FC. Minister’s Review.
No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

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Immigration report 417/08

Combined 2nd and 3rd report, previous report 238/07. PRC citizen aged 51, in detention for three years and one month. Stable bone marrow disorder, referral to STARTTS for assessment. Minister’s Review.
No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

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Immigration report 418/08

PRC citizen aged 41, in detention for two years; SASH, Falun Gong practitioner. Review/Courts: MRT/RRT/FMC. Minister’s Review.
No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

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Immigration report 419/08

4th report, previous report 233/07. PRC citizen aged 33, in detention for three years and eight months; depression with psychotic features, anxiety, sleep disturbance. SASH. Identity confirmed. Review/Courts: MRT/FFC – ongoing. Minister’s Review.
Ombudsman’s recommendation: reiterates recommendation of previous report that the Minister consider granting Ms X a suitable visa.

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Immigration report 420/08

Singaporean citizen aged 56, in detention for three years and five months; memory and physical health problems. Criminal history, ITOA, Australian-citizen wife. Review/Courts: MRT/RRT/FMC/FFC/HC – ongoing. Minister’s Review.
Ombudsman’s recommendation: that Mr X be allowed to live in Community Detention; or that the Minister consider granting Mr X an RPBV to enable him to reside with his wife while his immigration status is resolved.

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Immigration report 421/08

Combined 3rd and 4th report, previous report 210/07. PRC citizen aged 45, in detention for three and a half years. Minister’s Review.
No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

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Immigration report 422/08

Combined 3rd and 4th report, previous report 222/07. PRC citizen aged 39, in detention for three years and eight months; Adjustment Disorder with depressed and anxious mood. Review/Courts: FFC. Minister’s Review.
Ombudsman’s recommendation: that Mr X be located in Sydney Immigration Residential Housing or Community Detention until his immigration status is resolved; that DIAC refers Mr X for ongoing psychological counselling as recommended by the Consultant Psychiatrist.

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Immigration report 423/08

3rd report, previous report 331/07. PRC citizen aged 55, in detention for three years. For removal. Minister’s Review.
No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

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Immigration report 424/08

Nigerian citizen aged 34, in detention for two and a half years including Community Detention; PTSD, depression and anxiety. Review/Courts: RRT/FMC/FFC. Minister’s Review.
No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

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Immigration report 425/08

Fijian citizen aged 41 in detention for two years and seven months; depression. Escaped from Villawood IDC, family links to Australia. HREOC. Review/Courts: MIRO/MRT/RRT/FMC/FFC. Minister’s Review.
No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

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Immigration report 426/08

5th report, previous report 360/08. PRC citizen aged 34 in detention for four years and two months; depression, sleep disturbance, SASH. ITOA, PRC death penalty assurances. Review/Courts: HC/FC – ongoing /RRT – ongoing. Minister’s Review.
Ombudsman’s recommendation: That residence in the community be considered, until Mr X’s immigration status is resolved.

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Immigration report 427/08

Combined 3rd, 4th and 5th report, previous report 91/06. Indian citizen aged 38, in detention for 4 years, Community Detention for four months; major depression, anxiety and panic disorder with agoraphobia, SASH. Minister’s Review.
Ombudsman’s recommendation: that close and regular monitoring of the removal plans on Mr X’s health and his fitness to travel be a prime consideration.

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Immigration report 428/08

Combined 1st, 2nd and 3rd report. South Korean citizen aged 39 in detention for three years, Community Detention for two years, nine months; two children, one born in Australia; tuberculosis infection; Srey affected. Review/Courts: RRT/FC/FFC/HC/MRT. Minister’s Review.
Ombudsman’s recommendation: if there are further delays that the Minister consider granting Ms X an appropriate visa with work rights until her immigration status is resolved.

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Immigration report 429/08

Fijian citizen aged 52, in detention for two years and nine months; PTSD, depression and headaches. Review/Courts: MRT/FMC/RRT/FFC. Minister’s Review.
Ombudsman’s recommendation: that Mr X be placed in Community Detention or considered for relocation to Sydney Immigration Residential Housing.

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Immigration report 430/08

Combined 3rd and 4th report. PRC citizen aged 53, in detention for three years and nine months; nightmares and sleeping disorder; PRC delegation caseload, Falun Gong practitioner. Minister’s Review.
No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

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Immigration report 431/08

2nd and 3rd report, previous report 22/06. PRC citizen detained for three and a half years; stress and skin condition. Identity confirmed. Granted RPBV.
No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

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Immigration report 432/08

PRC citizen aged 44, in detention for two years; Falun Gong practitioner. Review/Courts: RRT/FMC/RRT/FMC - ongoing. Minister’s Review.
No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

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Immigration report 433/08

United States citizen aged 37 in detention for two years and six months; adjustment disorder with anxious and depressed mood. Criminal history, multiple aliases, s 501 visa cancellation, no warning. Australian-citizen child. Review/Courts: AAT/FC/FFC – ongoing. Minister’s Review.
No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

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Immigration report 434/08

Abridged report. Granted a TPV.
No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

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Immigration report 435/08

Claims to be a Liberian citizen aged 37, in detention for two years and nine months including alternative detention and Community Detention; torture and trauma, ASeTTS. Pregnant Australian-citizen partner. Identity unconfirmed, NIVA. Review/Courts: RRT. Minister’s Review.
No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

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Immigration report 436/08

Abridged report. Family hold GSHVs.
No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

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