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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PRC citizen aged 32 in detention for two years; depression, sleep disturbance, Falun Gong practitioner. Review/Courts: RRT/FMC. For removal.
No recommendation by the Ombudsman. |
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Couple claim to be North Korean citizens, aged 54 and 52 in detention for two years and four months, including IRH for 16 months and Community Detention for one month; both have PTSD, depression, SASH; ongoing identity issues. Review/Courts: RRT. Minister’s Review.
No recommendation by the Ombudsman. |
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Sri Lankan citizen aged 29 in detention for three years and nine months; PTSD, major depression, crew member of the Dulcot, unfit to travel now or in near future. Review/Courts: RRT/FMC/FC/HC. Granted RPBV.
Ombudsman’s recommendation: That the Minister give further consideration to Mr X’s case having regard to the length of detention, Mr X’s mental state and the apparent disadvantage he experienced as a result of DIAC’s administrative errors. |
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Indian citizen aged 36 in detention for two years and four months; paranoid psychosis with delusional disorder. Review/Courts: RRT/FMC. Minister’s Review - for removal.
Ombudsman’s recommendation: That Mr X’s mental health be taken into account in his detention arrangements and any planning for removal. |
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Abridged report. Granted a TPV.
No recommendation by the Ombudsman. |
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Abridged report. Granted a PV.
No recommendation by the Ombudsman. |
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5th report, previous reports 336/07, 102/06, 64/06. Turkish citizen aged 49 detained for four years; delusional disorder; jurisdictional issues regarding NSW Mental Health Act applicability. Granted GSHV.
Ombudsman’s recommendation: That senior legal opinion is sought on the issue of the application of state mental health legislation for those in immigration detention. |
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Abridged report. Granted a TPV.
No recommendation by the Ombudsman. |
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Abridged report. Granted a RRV.
No recommendation by the Ombudsman. |
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Abridged report. Granted a TPV.
No recommendation by the Ombudsman. |
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Abridged report. Granted a GSHV.
No recommendation by the Ombudsman. |
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Abridged report. Granted a GSHV.
No recommendation by the Ombudsman. |
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2nd report; previous report 352/08. New Zealand citizen aged 39 detained for two and a half years; Review/Courts: HC. Minister’s Review – not intervene. Removed.
No recommendation by the Ombudsman. |
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People's Republic of China citizen aged 23 in detention for two years and four months; issue regarding request for transfer. Review/Courts: RRT/FMC/FFC. Minister’s Review—for removal.
No recommendation by the Ombudsman. |
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Combined 2nd and 3rd report, previous report 20/06. PRC citizen aged 45 in detention for four years and nine months; Falun Gong practitioner; personal injury claim settled. Review/Courts: FMC/FFC. Granted RPBV.
No recommendation by the Ombudsman. |
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Bangladeshi citizen aged 33 in detention (three occasions) for over two years; PTSD, depression, anxiety, SASH, ear problems, persistent headaches. Reviews/Courts: RRT/FC/MRT/HC. Granted BV(E).
No recommendation by the Ombudsman. |
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Sri Lankan citizen aged 32 detained for four years and three months; PTSD; Australian citizen partner and child. Review/Courts: RRT/FC/FFC/HC/FFC. Granted BV, then SV.
No recommendation by the Ombudsman. |
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2nd report, previous report 349/08. Peruvian citizen aged 48 in detention for two years and nine months. Depression, PSTD, auditory hallucinations, anxiety, issues regarding mental competency and fitness to travel addressed. Minister’s Review – for removal. Removed.
No recommendation by the Ombudsman. |
