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      Immigration reports tabled in Parliament 24 September 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—24 September 2008 (241.89KB)

      • Minister’s tabling statement—additional cases—24 September 2008 (371.13KB)

      • Immigration report 437/08 (177.71KB)

        PRC citizen aged 32 in detention for two years; depression, sleep disturbance, Falun Gong practitioner. Review/Courts: RRT/FMC. For removal.
        No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

      • Immigration report 438/08 (212.48KB)

        Couple claim to be North Korean citizens, aged 54 and 52 in detention for two years and four months, including IRH for 16 months and Community Detention for one month; both have PTSD, depression, SASH; ongoing identity issues. Review/Courts: RRT. Minister’s Review.
        No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

      • Immigration report 439/08 (196.92KB)

        Sri Lankan citizen aged 29 in detention for three years and nine months; PTSD, major depression, crew member of the Dulcot, unfit to travel now or in near future. Review/Courts: RRT/FMC/FC/HC. Granted RPBV.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: That the Minister give further consideration to Mr X’s case having regard to the length of detention, Mr X’s mental state and the apparent disadvantage he experienced as a result of DIAC’s administrative errors.

      • Immigration report 440/08 (111.1KB)

        Indian citizen aged 36 in detention for two years and four months; paranoid psychosis with delusional disorder. Review/Courts: RRT/FMC. Minister’s Review—for removal.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: That Mr X’s mental health be taken into account in his detention arrangements and any planning for removal.

      • Immigration report 441/08 (109.58KB)

        Abridged report. Granted a TPV.
        No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

      • Immigration report 442/08 (47.21KB)

        Abridged report. Granted a PV.
        No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

      • Immigration report 443/08 (228.73KB)

        5th report, previous reports 336/07, 102/06, 64/06. Turkish citizen aged 49 detained for four years; delusional disorder; jurisdictional issues regarding NSW Mental Health Act applicability. Granted GSHV.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: That senior legal opinion is sought on the issue of the application of state mental health legislation for those in immigration detention.

      • Immigration report 444/08 (42.91KB)

        Abridged report. Granted a TPV.
        No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

      • Immigration report 445/08 (47.54KB)

        Abridged report. Granted a RRV.
        No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

      • Immigration report 446/08 (83.09KB)

        Abridged report. Granted a TPV.
        No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

      • Immigration report 447/08 (58.31KB)

        Abridged report. Granted a GSHV.
        No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

      • Immigration report 448/08 (69.28KB)

        Abridged report. Granted a GSHV.
        No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

      • Immigration report 449/08 (75.95KB)

        2nd report; previous report 352/08. New Zealand citizen aged 39 detained for two and a half years; Review/Courts: HC. Minister’s Review—not intervene. Removed.
        No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

      • Immigration report 450/08 (189.25KB)

        People’s Republic of China citizen aged 23 in detention for two years and four months; issue regarding request for transfer. Review/Courts: RRT/FMC/FFC. Minister’s Review—for removal.
        No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

      • Immigration report 451/08 (107.5KB)

        Combined 2nd and 3rd report, previous report 20/06. PRC citizen aged 45 in detention for four years and nine months; Falun Gong practitioner; personal injury claim settled. Review/Courts: FMC/FFC. Granted RPBV.
        No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

      • Immigration report 452/08 (214.73KB)

        Bangladeshi citizen aged 33 in detention (three occasions) for over two years; PTSD, depression, anxiety, SASH, ear problems, persistent headaches. Reviews/Courts: RRT/FC/MRT/HC. Granted BV(E).
        No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

      • Immigration report 453/08 (134.16KB)

        Sri Lankan citizen aged 32 detained for four years and three months; PTSD; Australian citizen partner and child. Review/Courts: RRT/FC/FFC/HC/FFC. Granted BV, then SV.
        No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

      • Immigration report 454/08 (150.76KB)

        2nd report, previous report 349/08. Peruvian citizen aged 48 in detention for two years and nine months. Depression, PSTD, auditory hallucinations, anxiety, issues regarding mental competency and fitness to travel addressed. Minister’s Review—for removal. Removed.
        No recommendation by the Ombudsman.