Asylum seekers who refuse to be deported could face up to five years in jail under laws the government is attempting to rush through parliament before the High Court delivers another decision on indefinite detention. The explanatory memorandum of the bill claims changes are needed to "strengthen the integrity of the migration system" by making it easier for immigrants to be deported.
"Non-co-operation with removal processes demonstrates a disregard for Australian laws," the memorandum reads. Opposition home affairs spokesperson James Paterson said the Coalition received little more than an hour's notice the Commonwealth intended to introduce the legislation to parliament on Tuesday. This gives them about 36 hours to pass the legislation if it is to be done before the end of the sitting week — the last before the High Court decision.
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