The Wire

Four reports released today say that the Department of Immigration and Citizenship’s “administrative deficiencies” led to to the wrongful immigration detention of 226 people – including Australian citizens, permanent residents and lawful visa holders. The Commonwealth and Immigration Ombudsman, Professor John McMillan, who spent 18 months reviewing 247 cases, said it was “inexcusable” that there were such frequent errors leading to the detention of people who had a lawful right to live unrestrained in the community.” The Wire spoke to Professor McMillan about the findings of his reports.