Australia may see immigration return as a major issue

The Labor government is using legislative changes to counter the High Court's ending of detention of some asylum seekers

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  • Ruling could affect 400 people
  • Certified refugees
  • Asylum seekers
  • Detention orders
  • Lifestyle restrictions
  • Labor's rushed response questioned
  • Political fallout will grow
  • Ceding the immigration agenda
  • Credibility on rights tarnished

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