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FED:'Justice for cruelty': detainees able to sue government

Non-citizens unlawfully held in immigration will be able to sue the federal government for compensation following a "significant'" judgment by the nation's top court.

The High Court on Wednesday unanimously dismissed claims from the Commonwealth it had immunity from compensation claims brought by detainees.

The decision has paved the way for detainees to receive millions of dollars in compensation payments from the federal government.

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