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      Immigration reports tabled in Parliament 9 May 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—9 May 2007 (400.17KB)

      • Immigration report 126/07 (509.94KB)

        45 year old PRC citizen in detention for two years; Depression and SASH; hospitalisation for dehydration. Identity issues. Review / courts: RRT/FC.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: That the Minister consider a Residence Determination or release on a BV while her immigration status is resolved; DIAC to consider providing ongoing medical support if she is released into the community; DIAC to closely monitor the impact of removal plans upon her mental health and wellbeing and also in relation to completing a fitness to travel assessment.

      • Immigration report 127/07 (183.06KB)

        26 year old citizen of Nepal detained for two years; student visa cancelled due to unsatisfactory progress (Uddin case affected); Review/Courts: RRT/FMC.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: No recommendation made but if removal delayed, the Ombudsman may have to later consider the impact of detention on his health.

      • Immigration report 128/07 (145.53KB)

        38 year old citizen of Iran detained for five years, major depression and PTSD. Review/courts: RRT/FC/FFC/HC (refused). Granted a TPV.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: Minister consider waiving waiting period to allow an application for a permanent visa; DIAC to consider what ongoing medical and casework support it can provide.

      • Immigration report 129/07 (177.13KB)

        77 year old PRC citizen detained for two and a half years. Review/Courts: RRT/FC/ HC (discontinued). Physical health problems. Released on a Global Special Humanitarian Visa.
        Ombudsman’s Recommendation: No formal recommendations, however noted that it may have been appropriate to release her earlier on a visa, particularly in regards to her health needs.

      • Immigration report 130/07 (136.82KB)

        36 year old citizen of Nigeria in detention for over two and a half years; identity issues; PV application rejected and affirmed by RRT; removal imminent. Review / courts: RRT.
        No recommendation by Ombudsman.

      • Immigration report 131/07 (252.48KB)

        40 year old citizen of Spain detained for three and a half years over two periods. Criminal history and s 501 visa cancellation, Australian children in the community. Review/Courts: FC/ FFC.
        Ombudsman’s Recommendation: That consideration of his case be conducted in accordance with the improved s 501 visa cancellation processes that DIAC is implementing, especially in regards to the best interests of his children.

      • Immigration report 132/07 (306.68KB)

        24 year old citizen of Afghanistan, Hazara ethnicity, detained for nearly five years. Identity and nationality issues. Major depression & PTSD; Hepatitis B and C. Review/Courts: RRT /FC / FFC.
        Ombudsman’s Recommendation: That the Minister consider waiving the waiting period for a permanent PV application.

      • Immigration report 133/07 (178.51KB)

        Combined second, third and fourth report, previous report # 33/06; 46 year old citizen of India; detained for nearly five years; Behavioural management plan; no impediments to removal except lack of cooperation and inability to obtain travel documents.
        Ombudsman’s Recommendation: That an alternative to immigration detention now be considered.

      • Immigration report 134/07 (354.75KB)

        Combined second, third and fourth report, previous report # 17/05; 35 year old citizen of Bangladesh, not recognised by Bangladesh, in detention for six years; with Major Depression, anxiety, PTSD, health issues and psychiatric hospitalisation; UNHRC issues; community detention.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: The Ombudsman considers that the case for granting Mr X a permanent visa has strengthened since report 17/05; urgently draws Minister’s attention to consideration of his discretion under s 501 J to grant a permanent visa; DIMA to continue assistance in support of Mr X’s physical and mental health.

      • Immigration report 135/07 (146.49KB)

        Combined second, third and fourth report, previous report # 10/05; 63 year old; in immigration detention for over five years; Review / courts: RRT/FC.
        Ombudsman’s Recommendation: That he be granted an appropriate visa (with appropriate safeguards) and be released while his immigration status is resolved.

      • Immigration report 136/07 (237.58KB)

        54 year old PRC citizen detained for over four years; PRC Consular visit and DIAC review; mild depressive symptoms, paranoid thoughts, anxiety. Review/Courts: RRT/FMC.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: Minister consider alternative detention arrangements, or consider granting Mr X a suitable visa with work rights. DIAC to consider ongoing case management and mental health support.

      • Immigration report 137/07 (103.93KB)

        57 year old PRC citizen detained for just over two years; Falun Gong practice; Review/Courts: RRT/FMC. Granted a PV.
        No recommendation by Ombudsman.