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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Paul Karp Chief political correspondent

Rushed bill forcing hundreds of non-citizens to facilitate own deportation passes lower house

Australia's opposition leader Peter Dutton and prime minister Anthony Albanese during question time
Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese during question time. Labor and the Coalition gagged debate on the migration amendment (removals and other measures) bill after a little over two hours. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

Legislation that would force hundreds of non-citizens to facilitate their own deportation or face imprisonment has been rushed through the lower house, despite warnings it breaches human rights obligations.

The Labor government combined with Peter Dutton’s opposition shortly before question time on Tuesday to approve the new powers for the immigration minister despite howls of dissent from independents and minor parties about lack of due process.

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