PM snaps at media as he deflects blame from Giles over detainee bungle

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has again deflected blame from his Minister for Immigration Andrew Giles over the handling of a former detainee charged over a violent home invasion in Perth during a period when he was allowed to roam unmonitored.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has again deflected blame from his Minister for Immigration Andrew Giles over the handling of ain Perth during a period when he was allowed to roam unmonitored.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended Immigration Minister Andrew Giles amid a growing political headache for the government over the fallout from the NZYQ High Court case.handling of Doukoshkan had fallen short “The processes that are in place are to ensure that decisions when it comes to these things have integrity and are at arm’s length. I was asked my opinion of what I would do, I stated my opinion. I stand by that,” the Prime Minister said.

When the reporter tried to interrupt, the PM shut her down, insisting he had answered her question and that no power was above that of the High Court. “Of course, the minister has said himself that he would like this to happen as soon as possible. But what has occurred here is – the legislation is based upon the former government’s legislation which I remind you took longer than the current period has.

Ninette Simons Minister High Court Anthony Albanese Andrew Giles Albanese Government Majid Doukoshkan Immigration Detention Perth Home Invasion

 

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