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    Manus Island riot: Independent report by Robert Cornall details deadly detention centre violence

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    Manus Island riot: Independent report by Robert Cornall details deadly detention centre violence Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) News political reporter Latika Bourke, staff 26 May 2014 A Salvation Army worker identified… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Incident at the Manus Island Detention Centre from 16 February to 18 February 2014 Submissions

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    Home Parliamentary Business Committees Senate Committees Senate Standing Committees on Legal and Constitutional Affairs Incident at the Manus Island Detention Centre from 16 February to 18 February 2014 Submissions 29 G4S (PDF… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    G4S sought extra guards before riot

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    G4S sought extra guards before riot AAP Bulletins By Lisa Martin 21 May 2014 © 2014 Australian Associated Press Pty Ltd. Security firm G4S made urgent attempts to secure extra guards… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Security firm G4S says it warned Australian Government PNG police were unreliable, unpredictable ahead of Manus Island riot

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    Security firm G4S says it warned Australian Government PNG police were unreliable, unpredictable ahead of Manus Island riot Updated 18 May 2014, 0:31 AEST By Jane Norman and staff Security firm… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Guns for hire: The surprising role of Australians in the rise of private security companies

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    Guns for hire The surprising role of Australians in the rise of private security companies James BrownMay, 2014 The Academi (formerly Blackwater) camp in the Great Dismal Swamp, North Carolina. ©… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    G4s security firm warns PNG police dangerous on Manus Island

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    G4s security firm warns PNG police dangerous on Manus Island Date May 17, 2014 David Wroe, Michael Gordon Security firm G4S warned the Immigration Department before the deadly Manus Island riots… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Manus security company tells staff to stop leaking confidential information

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    Manus security company tells staff to stop leaking confidential information Leaked email says many G4S employees acted with ‘exceptional discipline and profe Oliver Laughland theguardian.com, Friday 2 May 2014 01.55 EDT… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Former Manus Island guards design ‘survivor’ T-shirt to mark unrest

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    Former Manus Island guards design ‘survivor’ T-shirt to mark unrest Facebook conversation suggests calling the February riots, which left one asylum seeker dead, a ‘rock fest’ Oliver Laughland theguardian.com, Tuesday 13… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Revealed: Manus Island security fears in run-up to fatal riot

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    Revealed: Manus Island security fears in run-up to fatal riot Date May 9, 2014 David Wroe National security correspondent Inadequate: Damaged fencing at the camp following the deadly riots. Photo: Supplied… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Defence cuts, outsourcing “crazy”: union

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    Defence cuts, outsourcing “crazy”: union Date May 2, 2014 Noel Towell Reporter for The Canberra Times National Commission of Audit chair Tony Shepherd Photo: Alex Ellinghausen Report recommends public service cuts,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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