The Albanese government is looking to introduce laws that would give it unprecedented powers to forcibly remove non-citizens from Australia. The newly introduced Migration Amendment Bill, expected to be debated in parliament this week, would:
- allow the government to send more people to third countries
- give the government immunity from being sued by people harmed when deported
- expand its powers to revisit protection findings, meaning people previously found to be refugees could be returned to their home country, and
- impose harsh visa conditions on some of those who stay.
The government says the measures are designed to protect the Australian community.
