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    DFAT spends quarter of a billion guarding foreign embassies

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    DFAT spends quarter of a billion guarding foreign embassies February 23, 2015 – 12:15AM Philip Dorling Mercenaries don’t come cheap.  The Australian government has spent more than a quarter of a billion… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Serco ‘in control’ at Yongah Hill detention centre despite claims from asylum seekers

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    Serco ‘in control’ at Yongah Hill detention centre despite claims from asylum seekers Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) News By Nicolas Perpitch 13 February 2015 The Immigration Department says contractor Serco is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Manus workers on wrong visas

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    Perspective Manus workers on wrong visas The Australian Financial Review By Lisa Murray and Angus Grigg 7 February 2015 Detention centre Under pressure to complete Manus Island staff accommodation, contractors continued… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Government spends $1.2 billion on offshore processing centres in one year

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    Government spends $1.2 billion on offshore processing centres in one year February 5, 2015 Sarah Whyte   Immigration correspondent Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young says it is shocking that Australian taxpayers are paying… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Shipment of ‘Freedom’ brand muesli bars worth $30,000 rejected by Manus Island detention centre operators

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    Shipment of ‘Freedom’ brand muesli bars worth $30,000 rejected by Manus Island detention centre operators Updated Thu at 9:10pmThu 29 Jan 2015, 9:10pm Photo: A shipment of Freedom Foods muesli bars… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Serco wins 5-year Australian immigration contract

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    Serco wins 5-year Australian immigration contract 22 January 2015 The company that runs Australia’s immigration detention centres has been awarded a further five-year contract, despite concerns about its conduct at centres… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Private jails much cheaper, says SERCO

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    Private jails much cheaper, says SERCO Daniel Emerson and Amanda Banks January 19, 2015, 5:17 am Privatisation has shaved 20 to 30 per cent off British Government jail costs, multinational operator… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Courts security left to chance

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    News Courts security left to chance Daily Telegraph EXCLUSIVE: AMY DALE CHIEF COURT REPORTER 13 January 2015 CUTS to the number of court sheriffs in NSW have meant their role is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Asylum seeker sues government over negligence on Manus Island

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    News Asylum seeker sues government over negligence on Manus Island Sun Herald By SARAH WHYTE, NATALIE O’BRIEN 21 December 2014 An asylum seeker who suffered serious burns to his face in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Serco wins renewal of Australian immigration centre contract

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    FINANCE Serco wins renewal of Australian immigration centre contract The Telegraph Online Alan Tovey Industry Editor 11 December 2014 11:13 Welcome boost for embattled company as Australian government extends £1bn deal… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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