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Rachael Ward and Kathryn Magann

Former detainees to face prison time for rule breaches

Andrew Giles says the government has implemented measures to keep the community safe. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

More than 90 people released from indefinite detention will be fitted with ankle monitors and face imprisonment if they breach tight reporting requirements.

Emergency legislation to change visa rules passed federal parliament on Thursday following a landmark High Court ruling that has resulted in the release of 93 asylum seekers.

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