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      Immigration reports tabled in Parliament 12 March 2008

      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—12 March 2008 (49.33KB)

      • Immigration report 347/08 (226.83KB)

        Syrian citizen aged 30 in detention for two years; Grand Mal epilepsy and related high blood pressure, panic attacks, depression, suicidal ideation and frustration. Review/Courts: RRT/FMC/FFC.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: If removal is delayed that DIAC again consider alternative forms of detention—with community support as needed.

      • Immigration report 348/08 (135.57KB)

        Abridged report. No recommendations.

      • Immigration report 349/08 (189.64KB)

        Peruvian citizen aged 47 in detention for two years and four months; anxiety, depression with psychotic features and PTSD symptoms. Review/Courts: MRT/RRT/FMC.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: That DIAC arrange an assessment, of Mr X’s competence to make decisions about his immigration matters, his fitness to travel, and the appropriateness of continued detention. That the Minister consider appropriate living arrangements while Mr X’s immigration matters remain unresolved.

      • Immigration report 350/08 (325.43KB)

        Combined fifth and sixth report, previous report # 135/07. British citizen aged 64 in detention for over six years; lumbar disc degeneration and cardiac history. Lawful resident for 17 years; sexual offences and s 200 deportation order. DIAC review of unexecuted s 200 orders. Review/Courts: RRT/FMC/FFC ongoing.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: Release from immigration detention under s 253(9), request for an explanation if not released.

      • Immigration report 351/08 (175.36KB)

        Abridged report. No recommendations.

      • Immigration report 352/08 (272.99KB)

        New Zealand citizen aged 39 in detention for two years; personality disorder; allegedly assaulted other detainees, knee injuries in detention. Visa cancelled under s 109. For removal. Review/Courts: MRT/FMC/FFC.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: That DIAC does all that is reasonable to keep Mr X advised of progress of claim for loss of property in Baxter fire and expedites fair compensation.

      • Immigration report 353/08 (261.16KB)

        Combined second and third report, previous report # 121/07. PRC citizen aged 21 in detention for three years and five months; depression. Identity issues, Falun Gong.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: That DIAC confirm Mr X’s preferred destination for removal. That a decision be made on the s 417/48B request as soon as possible. If there are further delays in removal that DIAC consider alternative detention.

      • Immigration report 354/08 (350.49KB)

        PRC citizen aged 37 in detention for three and a half years; Major Depressive Disorder, suicidal ideation, possible PTSD, psychiatric hospitalisations, SASH. Review/Courts: RRT/FMC/FC—ongoing.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: That Mr X be placed in community detention with appropriate psychiatric care and support until his immigration outcome is more certain. That close and regular monitoring of the impact of removal plans upon Mr X’s mental health be maintained.

      • Immigration report 355/08 (136.08KB)

        Abridged report. No recommendations.

      • Immigration report 356/08 (150.21KB)

        Abridged report. No recommendations.

      • Immigration report 357/08 (338.88KB)

        Nigerian citizen aged 30 in detention for two years; PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder with psychotic symptoms. Visa cancelled under s 116. Detention high security risk rating, not reviewed. Review/Courts: RRT/FMC/FC ongoing.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: That DIAC reviews his suitability for alternative detention in the community.

      • Immigration report 358/08 (424.42KB)

        Combined fourth, fifth and sixth report, previous report # 115/06. Vietnamese citizen aged 31 in detention for four and a half years; depression and anxiety disorder. Section 501 Review. Review/Courts: RRT.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: That a suitable visa with work rights be granted.

      • Immigration report 359/08 (225.14KB)

        Russian citizen aged 37 in detention for two years and six months; alcohol abuse, self-harm ideation, depression and PTSD symptoms. SASH observations on multiple occasions. Review/Courts: RRT/FMC.
        No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

      • Immigration report 360/08 (465.39KB)

        PRC citizen aged 34, in detention four years; Major Depression and self-harm. Australian citizen wife. PRC arrest warrant, assurances against death penalty, ITOA, UNHRC—IMR. Maribyrnong to Baxter transfer. Possible period of wrongful detention. Review/Courts: MIRO/RRT/MRT/FMC. For removal.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: Prior to removal DIAC offers reasonable compensation for transfer. That fitness to travel addresses the impact of removal on his mental health and strategies to ensure his safety.

      • Immigration report 361/08 (273.7KB)

        Combined third and fourth report, previous report # 143/07. Turkish citizen aged 31 in detention for three and a half years; Major Depression and psychiatric hospitalisation. PV application – ongoing.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: That a suitable visa with work rights be considered while Mr X’s immigration status is resolved. If released into the community, DIAC to consider psychiatric and medical support.

      • Immigration report 362/08 (295.37KB)

        Combined fourth, fifth and sixth report, previous reports # 53/06 & 97/06. PRC citizen aged 59 in detention for five years and eight months. Falun Gong, partner in Australia on a BV. Review/Courts: RRT/FFC/HC/FMC.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: To grant Mr X a suitable visa, or implement alternative detention, if not removed by late February 2008.

      • Immigration report 363/08 (376.51KB)

        Tanzanian citizen aged 30 in detention for two years; Major Depression, PSTD and Psychogenic Psychosis. Self-harm and psychiatric hospitalisation. Review/Courts: RRT/FC. Released on a TPV.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: No recommendation. Noted difficulties associated with safety and security of detainees and staff when detaining a person long-term who is suffering from a mental illness.

      • Immigration report 364/08 (272.35KB)

        PRC citizen aged 36 in detention for two and a half years; depression, epigastric discomfort. Christian, PV application—ongoing. Review/Courts: RRT/MRT/FMC.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: That DIAC consider PV application promptly.

      • Immigration report 365/08 (355.46KB)

        Combined fifth and sixth report, previous reports # 33/06 &133/07. Indian citizen aged 46 in detention for five years and ten months; Delusional Disorder, physical health complaints. Assaulted in detention causing injury. Identity established August 2007.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: That Mr X be granted a suitable visa with work rights or that an alternative detention arrangement be implemented.