The Australian parliament is set to approve new powers enabling the government to deport non-citizens, including the ability to pay other countries to accept these individuals and absolve officials of liability for any resulting harm. The legislation, supported by the Coalition and Labor, faces objections from humanitarian groups and the Greens, who express concerns over human rights implications.
Sweeping new powers to deport non-citizens are set to pass the parliament after Coalition members of a Senate committee voiced their support.
The Coalition indicated its support for the bill in a Senate committee report tabled on Tuesday afternoon. "Community safety must be the highest priority for the government … Any limitations on human rights are necessary to maintain the integrity of the migration system and protect the safety of the Australian community."The bill will be voted on in tandem with two others, which are also likely to receive Coalition support and would together make for a significant expansion of the immigration minister's powers.
A family of seven that fled Iran 12 years ago fear they could be forced to return if the government succeeds in passing tough new deportation laws.
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