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Labor's 'shame': Race to pass tough new deportation laws sparks anger

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The federal government is racing to pass new laws ahead of a High Court decision on immigration detention, with its approach criticised as 'botched' and 'deeply undemocratic'.

Asylum seekers who refuse to be deported could face up to five years in jail under laws being rushed through parliament ahead of another High Court decision on indefinite detention. The bill passed the lower house on Tuesday when Giles introduced it after midday. It is set to be debated in the Senate on Tuesday afternoon. The Opposition and crossbenchers have criticised the government for attempting to rush through the laws in less than 48 hours.

"Non-co-operation with removal processes demonstrates a disregard for Australian laws," the bill's 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.

 

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