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      Immigration reports tabled in Parliament 15 August 2007

      The summaries below are to assist site users only. For a complete record of the reports and recommendations please refer to each report. Please note that all abbreviations used in the summaries are spelt out in full within the reports.

      • Minister’s tabling statement—15 August 2007 (367.99KB)

      • Immigration report 200/07 (377.65KB)

        Indian citizen aged 40 detained for over two and a half years; Identity issues; major depression, PTSD self-harming, ECT treatment and psychiatric hospitalisation. Review/Courts: RRT/MRT/FC/FFC/FMC/HC. In Alternative Detention.
        Ombudsman’s Recommendation: That the Minister consider options for providing him with a solution that enables him to recover his mental health and also consider the extent to which it may be appropriate to provide him with ongoing case management and mental health support.

      • Immigration report 201/07 (276.65KB)

        Sri Lankan citizen aged 25 detained for approximately four years; major depression, self-harming and psychiatric hospitalisation; crew member of the ‘Dulcot’. Review/Courts: RT/FMC/FFC. Granted a RPBV.
        Ombudsman’s Recommendation: That the Minister consider what ongoing assistance it is appropriate for it to provide in relation to his psychiatric condition.

      • Immigration report 202/07 (198.2KB)

        PRC citizen aged 44 in detention for two years; PTSD, depression and self-harming. Review/Courts: RRT/FMC/FC. In Alternative Detention.
        Ombudsman’s Recommendation: That close and regular monitoring of the impact of removal plans on his mental health is maintained.

      • Immigration report 203/07 (155.79KB)

        Third report, previous report #144/06; PRC citizen aged 34 in detention for nearly three and a half years; PTSD.
        Ombudsman’s Recommendation: That DIAC obtain an independent psychiatric assessment and advice on the conflicting opinions available and DIAC take that advice into account in determining what temporary detention or visa measures may be appropriate while the removal processes are undertaken.

      • Immigration report 204/07 (193.06KB)

        Filipino citizen aged 28 in detention for over two years; criminal history and s 501 visa cancellation; imminent removal. Review/Courts: AAT.
        No recommendation by Ombudsman.

      • Immigration report 205/07 (379.11KB)

        Tongan citizen aged 35 and six children (aged 5 to 12) in detention for two years; Ms X has Major Depression; Australian citizen children; removal of father. Review/Courts: MRT. In Community Detention.
        Ombudsman’s Recommendation: That the Minister make a decision on the s 351 request as soon as possible and that the Minister consider exercising his powers under s 195A to grant the family substantive visas on humanitarian grounds.

      • Immigration report 206/07 (174.16KB)

        Fourth report; previous report #104/06; PRC citizen aged 51 in detention for six and half years; Major Depression; in Immigration Residential Housing.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: That the Minister make a decision on its s 195AB submission as soon as possible and place her in an alternative detention arrangement in the interim.

      • Immigration report 207/07 (234.21KB)

        Pakistani citizen aged 26 in detention for over two years; Major Depression, PTSD, self-harming and psychiatric hospitalisation. Review/Courts: RRT/FMC/FFC.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: That the Minister consider alternative detention arrangements or the use of his powers under s 195A to grant him a visa with work rights.

      • Immigration report 208/07 (213.33KB)

        Sri Lankan aged 35 detained for over four years; PTSD. Review/Courts: MRT/RRT/FMC/FC. Granted a TPV.
        No recommendation by Ombudsman.

      • Immigration report 209/07 (186.94KB)

        Combined second and third report; previous report # 86/06; Indian citizen aged 34 in detention for three years; Major Depression with psychotic features, ECT treatment and psychiatric hospitalisation. In Alternative Detention.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: That his s 417 request be progressed without delay.

      • Immigration report 210/07 (174.51KB)

        PRC citizen aged 44 in detention for over two and a half years. Review/Courts: RT/FMC/FFC.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: That his s 417 request be progressed without delay.

      • Immigration report 211/07 (266.37KB)

        Italian citizen aged 62 in detention for over two years; criminal history and s 501 visa cancellation, Australian children in the community; panic disorder, mild to moderate depression. Review/Courts: RRT/FC/FMC/FFC. In Community Detention.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: Any further consideration of case to be conducted in accordance with improved s 501 processes.

      • Immigration report 212/07 (207.99KB)

        Zimbabwean citizen aged 25 detained for over two years; injured in detention, ongoing DIAC investigation; PTSD and major depression. Review/Courts: RRT/FC/FFC. Granted a Remaining Relative Visa.
        No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

      • Immigration report 213/07 (204.31KB)

        Indian citizen aged 54 in detention for three years; criminal history and s 501 visa cancellation; Australian children in the community, previously subject of ongoing mental assessments; removed 10 July 2007.
        No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

      • Immigration report 214/07 (379.69KB)

        Tongan couple aged 40 and 38 with six children (aged 3 to 13) in detention for two and a half years; Australian citizen child. Review/Courts: MRT/FMC. In Community Detention.
        Ombudsman’s Recommendation: That the Minister make a decision on the s 195 request as soon as possible.