PM Defends Immigration Minister Amid Detainee Crisis, Calls for Tighter Measures on High-Risk Offenders
May 30, 2024Immigration Minister Andrew Giles faces intense pressure to address detainee crisis and revise rules for violent criminals.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defends Giles in parliament amid calls for his dismissal.
Controversy arises over reinstatement of visas for offenders such as rapists and paedophiles.
Giles is working on a new directive that prioritizes community safety and reviews applications for preventative detention.
Despite criticism from some Labor MPs, Giles remains committed to his role.
Home Affairs department under scrutiny for immigration detention failings and lack of supervision for released offenders.
Government urged to tighten measures for high-risk offenders to restore public trust and address public safety concerns.
Summary based on 5 sources
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The Sydney Morning Herald • May 29, 2024
How direction 99 is putting Immigration Minister Andrew Giles under pressureThe Sydney Morning Herald • May 29, 2024
Giles under fire as PM rips up deportation rule bookThe Age • May 29, 2024
How direction 99 is putting Immigration Minister Andrew Giles under pressureThe Age • May 29, 2024
Giles under fire as PM rips up deportation rule book