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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Nino Bucci

Government and security company reach multimillion-dollar settlements with Manus Island guards

man walks in the rain between tents at a Manus Island regional processing centre for asylum seekers
An undated photo from Manus Island. Former guards have received settlements after launching legal action claiming the government and security company G4S was ‘negligent’ in relation to riots in 2014. Photograph: AFP Photo/Refugee Action Coalition

A private security company and the federal government have spent tens of millions of dollars settling legal claims brought by Manus Island guards who were left physically or mentally damaged from riots at the detention centre.

Three more claims were settled last week, meaning 15 former guards employed by G4S have now been compensated in relation to the February 2014 riots which claimed the life of the asylum seeker Reza Berati.

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