$250 Million Spent So Far Managing Released Immigration Detainees: Senate
Deputy Secretary Michael Thomas said the detainees could get short-term help with accommodation when leaving detention.
Australia’s Department of Home Affairs has incurred costs of $252.6 million (US$178 million) managing criminal immigration detainees released after a 2023 High Court ruling. This ruling, known as the “NZYQ cohort” case, found indefinite detention unlawful for non-citizens without a deportation prospect. The figures were revealed at a Senate Estimates hearing.
- Department of Home Affairs spent $252.6 million (US$178 million) on released criminal immigration detainees.
- The releases followed a landmark 2023 High Court ruling concerning indefinite detention.
- The ruling, related to the “NZYQ cohort,” deemed prolonged detention unlawful without deportation possibilities.
- Figures were presented at a Senate Estimates hearing by Chief Finance Officer Andrew Harvey.
- Liberal Senator Jonathon Duniam questioned the figures.
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