Medivac bill: Refugee transfer laws 'unconstitutional', according to solicitor-general

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Proposed new laws making it easier for asylum seekers to get medical treatment are unconstitutional, the solicitor general has told the federal government Auspol

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Of course it's unconstitutional the health system is for Australians not a free for all for illegal invaders. 'There are very limited human rights protections for asylum seekers and refugees in Australia'

Why they have done nothing wrong

What rubbish how did the solicitor general reach a constitutional decision of injustice

So sick of the virtue-signaling politicians living in leafy well-guarded residences telling the regular Australians what to do. How about Dr Phelps houses a few refugees to set an example for us?

Here comes the river! 😂

So spending $20million a month passed through the house?

Qldaah My God!! It’s unconstitutional to provide medical care to prisoners in our camps That sums up Australia!

Welp, here it comes - who's gonna blink first?

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