Australia - May 2005 Immigration News Headlines

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Australia - Immigration News Headlines May 2005:

Australian PM quells backbench revolt over immigration policy
Tue, 31 May 2005 08:28:46 GMT
SYDNEY : Australian Prime Minister John Howard has faced down a backbench move to soften his government's policy of mandatory detention of asylum seekers, but described the controversial rule as regrettable.

Australia releases 10 immigration detainees on new visas
Tue, 31 May 2005 02:23:14 GMT
The Australian Immigration Minister, Amanda Vanstone, has announced the release of 10 immigration detainees on new visas.

Australia issues unprecedented apology, but immigration scandal grows
Thu, 26 May 2005 03:45:22 GMT
SYDNEY (AFP) - Australia's government has issued an unprecedented apology over its tough immigration policy following revelations that at least 200 people have been wrongly detained as illegal aliens.

Australia Investigates 201 Immigration Cases
Wed, 25 May 2005 09:27:55 GMT
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia is investigating 201 cases of possible wrongful detention and deportation, uncovered since a mentally ill Australian was mistakenly detained as an illegal immigrant and another held and mistakenly deported.

Australia to stick with tough immigration policy despite errors
Tue, 24 May 2005 09:28:03 GMT
CANBERRA (AFP) - The Australian government is standing firmly behind its controversial policy of mandatory detention for illegal immigrants, despite a string of scandals in which its citizens have been accidentally deported and jailed.

Focus on Border Control, Security and Skilled Migration
Tue, 10 May 2005 12:00:00 GMT
The Australian Government's continued commitment to strengthening Australia's border security is key focus for the 2005-06 Budget, the Minister for Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs, Senator Amanda Vanstone, said today.