Asylum seekers
Curtin Detention Centre: Asylum seekers transferred
A new report says troublesome detainees at Curtin Detention Centre are often transferred to Christmas Island.
Some deemed “low-risk” have been transferred to a low-security facility near Hobart.
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Curtin Detention Centre: New $9million kitchen
A new $9million kitchen at Curtin Detention Centre is almost complete.
The government said it has not plans to expand the centre to accommodate more detainees.
Opinion: Barry Haase on asylum seeker tragedy
Barry Haase MHR
Barry Haase MHR has commented on the drowning of hundreds of asylum seekers when their boat sank.
“The Prime Minister must be held accountable for these deaths,” he said.
You can read his statement here:
Opinion: Barry Haase on asylum seeker policy
Barry Haase MHR
Local member Barry Haase remains unimpressed with the government’s handling of asylum seekers.
“Such is the high expectation for failure of this Prime Minister that it surprises me that the nation does not rise in unison and clap each time Ms Gillard manages to cross the road unharmed,” he said.
You can read his statement here:
Lacepede Islands: Asylum seekers intercpted
The navy intercepted a boat carrying 54 asylum seekers yesterday.
Curtin Detention Centre: Call for more police
Derby-West Kimberley’s shire president Derby Police would be unable to cope with a detention centre riot.
Elsia Archer said there are only 20 police stationed in Derby.
Curtin Detention Centre: Asylum seeker on arson charge
An asylum seeker is charged with trying to light a fire in a building at Curtin Detention Centre.
The West Australian [read this story]
Curtin Detention Centre: Female guard bashed, unconscious
Police are investigating the bashing of a female guard at Curtin Detention Centre yesterday.
The West Australian [read this story]
The woman was found unconscious early yesterday morning.
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