Reports of new detention centre spark frustrations at proposed site

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As the government seeks to alleviate pressure on Christmas Island, reports of a possible new detention centre in southeast Queensland have sparked outrage. The mayor of Dalby says there’s been a lack of consultation with the community over a site that could end up housing over 500 asylum seekers, and that the town may not be equipped to handle the influx. It’s raised more concerns over the government’s handling of offshore arrivals.

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