Andrew Giles released at least four people from immigration detention on visas without the strictest conditions, bypassing an independent board despite the non-citizens being identified as “likely” to be affected by the high court ruling on indefinite detention.
A freedom of information request to the home affairs department has revealed that between 8 November and 15 February the immigration minister released four people using personal ministerial powers, in some cases just hours before their release through a channel with greater monitoring.
