'An unthinkable choice': New laws could force refugees into indefinite detention, human rights group says

Sarah Basford Canales
Updated May 14 2021 - 4:51pm, first published 11:00am
Human rights groups are warning a new law could lead to indefinite detention for some refugees. Picture: Shutterstock
Human rights groups are warning a new law could lead to indefinite detention for some refugees. Picture: Shutterstock

New laws passed in Parliament this week could result in refugees being forced to choose between indefinite detention or returning to the country they fled from, a human rights group has warned.

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Sarah Basford Canales

Sarah Basford Canales

Politics and public sector reporter

I'm a federal politics and public sector reporter with an interest in national security, integrity and regulation. Contact me with general tips and thoughts at sarah.basfordcanales@canberratimes.com.au or confidential tips to sbasfordcanales@protonmail.com.

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