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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Amy Remeikis

Labor commits $255m for security agencies to monitor people released from indefinite detention

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Australian Border Force will receive $150m while the AFP will receive $88m to aid in monitoring detainees released after a high court decision. Photograph: Getty Images

The Albanese government is committing a further $255m for security agencies to monitor the release of detainees previously held in indefinite detention.

Operation Aegis has been established between the Australian federal police and Australian Border Force to ensure detainees released after a high court decision adhere to strict new conditions placed upon their visas.

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