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    To Leash or Not to Leash the Dogs of War? The Politics of Law and Australia’s Response to Mercenarism and Private Military and Security Companies

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    Adelaide Law Review, vol. 36, no. 2, forthcoming To Leash or Not to Leash the Dogs of War? The Politics of Law and Australia’s Response to Mercenarism and Private Military and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Serco to run Australia’s biggest prison for another 5 years

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     Serco to run Australia’s biggest prison for another 5 years February 24, 2016 At last something to celebrate for Serco, the challenged UK outsourcing company. The company said a contract with… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    URG security firm in bid to muzzle Baghdad embassy staff

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    URG security firm in bid to muzzle Baghdad embassy staff Paola Totaro The Australian February 9, 2016 12:00AM The Australian embassy in Baghdad, Iraq. The private security company in charge of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Nauru detention centre guards carry special knives to save hanging asylum seekers Date February 26, 2016 Nicole Hasham Environment and immigration correspondent   WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT Chilling Nauru documents revealed Workers… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Detention contractor Broadspectrum says it is best placed to run Nauru

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    15 Feb 2016 – 6:34pm Detention contractor Broadspectrum says it is best placed to run Nauru The centres have received harsh criticism. (AAP) Broadspectrum chief financial officer Vince Nicoletti believes his… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Privateers in Australia’s conflict and disaster zones

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    Immigration pushed Transfield to indict Save the Children workers

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    Immigration pushed Transfield to indict Save the Children workers Josh Taylor | Jan 18, 2016 1:12PM | EMAIL | PRINT The Immigration Department had no cause to remove Save the Children… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Manus Island and Nauru detention centre operator contract extended

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    Manus Island and Nauru detention centre operator contract extended Broadspectrum, formerly Transfield, reports 12-month extension to stock market as immigration department increases scope of next five-year deal The Australian-run asylum seeker… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Broadspectrum extends deal for Manus Island, Nauru detention services

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    Broadspectrum extends deal for Manus Island, Nauru detention services The Australian February 8, 2016 9:32AM Kylar Loussikian Journalist Sydney Broadspectrum chief executive Graeme Hunt. Picture: Britta Campion The federal government has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Detention centre operator Broadspectrum, formerly Transfield Services, rejects Ferrovial takeover

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    Detention centre operator Broadspectrum, formerly Transfield Services, rejects Ferrovial takeover By business reporter Justine Parker Posted January 21, 2016 15:13:26 Photo: Broadspectrum has lost several large shareholders over its operation of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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