Immigration reports tabled in Parliament 4 June 2008

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• Minister’s tabling statement—4 June 2008 (171.26KB)

• Immigration report 413/08 (157.04KB)

  PRC citizens, married, aged 37 and 38, in detention for two years, Community Detention for 16 months; child born in Community Detention; Falun Gong practitioner. Review/Courts: RRT. Minister’s Review.
  No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

• Immigration report 414/08 (152.37KB)

  PRC citizen aged 43, in detention (2 occasions) for over two years, IRH for one year; insulin-dependent diabetic; Falun Gong practitioner. Review/Courts: RRT/ FMC/FFC. Minister’s Review.
  No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

• Immigration report 415/08 (107.26KB)

  3rd report, previous report 372/08. Indian citizen aged 39 in detention for three years and two months; memory problems and auditory hallucinations. For removal. Minister’s Review.
  No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

• Immigration report 416/08 (174.17KB)

  Kenyan citizen aged 30 in detention for two years; anxiety, Major Depression with hallucinations, PTSD, history of alcohol dependence, STARTTS. Clinical advice his conditions could be better managed in the community. Review/Courts: RRT/MRT/FC. Minister’s Review.
  No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

• Immigration report 417/08 (114.32KB)

  Combined 2nd and 3rd report, previous report 238/07. PRC citizen aged 51, in detention for three years and one month. Stable bone marrow disorder, referral to STARTTS for assessment. Minister’s Review.
  No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

• Immigration report 418/08 (173.89KB)

  PRC citizen aged 41, in detention for two years; SASH, Falun Gong practitioner. Review/Courts: MRT/RRT/FMC. Minister’s Review.
  No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

• Immigration report 419/08 (168.8KB)

  4th report, previous report 233/07. PRC citizen aged 33, in detention for three years and eight months; depression with psychotic features, anxiety, sleep disturbance. SASH. Identity confirmed. Review/Courts: MRT/FFC – ongoing. Minister’s Review.
  Ombudsman’s recommendation: reiterates recommendation of previous report that the Minister consider granting Ms X a suitable visa.

• Immigration report 420/08 (259.74KB)

  Singaporean citizen aged 56, in detention for three years and five months; memory and physical health problems. Criminal history, ITOA, Australian-citizen wife. Review/Courts: MRT/RRT/FMC/FFC/HC – ongoing. Minister’s Review.
  Ombudsman’s recommendation: that Mr X be allowed to live in Community Detention; or that the Minister consider granting Mr X an RPBV to enable him to reside with his wife while his immigration status is resolved.

• Immigration report 421/08 (105.94KB)

  Combined 3rd and 4th report, previous report 210/07. PRC citizen aged 45, in detention for three and a half years. Minister’s Review.
  No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

• Immigration report 422/08 (126.44KB)

  Combined 3rd and 4th report, previous report 222/07. PRC citizen aged 39, in detention for three years and eight months; Adjustment Disorder with depressed and anxious mood. Review/Courts: FFC. Minister’s Review.
  Ombudsman’s recommendation: that Mr X be located in Sydney Immigration Residential Housing or Community Detention until his immigration status is resolved; that DIAC refers Mr X for ongoing psychological counselling as recommended by the Consultant Psychiatrist.

• Immigration report 423/08 (189.32KB)

  3rd report, previous report 331/07. PRC citizen aged 55, in detention for three years. For removal. Minister’s Review.
  No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

• Immigration report 424/08 (232.34KB)

  Nigerian citizen aged 34, in detention for two and a half years including Community Detention; PTSD, depression and anxiety. Review/Courts: RRT/FMC/FFC. Minister’s Review.
  No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

• Immigration report 425/08 (363.18KB)

  Fijian citizen aged 41 in detention for two years and seven months; depression. Escaped from Villawood IDC, family links to Australia. HREOC. Review/Courts: MIRO/MRT/RRT/FMC/FFC. Minister’s Review.
  No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

• Immigration report 426/08 (348.89KB)

  5th report, previous report 360/08. PRC citizen aged 34 in detention for four years and two months; depression, sleep disturbance, SASH. ITOA, PRC death penalty assurances. Review/Courts: HC/FC – ongoing /RRT – ongoing. Minister’s Review.
  Ombudsman’s recommendation: That residence in the community be considered, until Mr X’s immigration status is resolved.

• Immigration report 427/08 (415.11KB)

  Combined 3rd, 4th and 5th report, previous report 91/06. Indian citizen aged 38, in detention for 4 years, Community Detention for four months; major depression, anxiety and panic disorder with agoraphobia, SASH. Minister’s Review.
  Ombudsman’s recommendation: that close and regular monitoring of the removal plans on Mr X’s health and his fitness to travel be a prime consideration.

• Immigration report 428/08 (397.75KB)

  Combined 1st, 2nd and 3rd report. South Korean citizen aged 39 in detention for three years, Community Detention for two years, nine months; two children, one born in Australia; tuberculosis infection; Srey affected. Review/Courts: RRT/FC/FFC/HC/MRT. Minister’s Review.
  Ombudsman’s recommendation: if there are further delays that the Minister consider granting Ms X an appropriate visa with work rights until her immigration status is resolved.

• Immigration report 429/08 (317.61KB)

  Fijian citizen aged 52, in detention for two years and nine months; PTSD, depression and headaches. Review/Courts: MRT/FMC/RRT/FFC. Minister’s Review.
  Ombudsman’s recommendation: that Mr X be placed in Community Detention or considered for relocation to Sydney Immigration Residential Housing.

• Immigration report 430/08 (117.21KB)

  Combined 3rd and 4th report. PRC citizen aged 53, in detention for three years and nine months; nightmares and sleeping disorder; PRC delegation caseload, Falun Gong practitioner. Minister’s Review.
  No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

• Immigration report 431/08 (320.81KB)

  2nd and 3rd report, previous report 22/06. PRC citizen detained for three and a half years; stress and skin condition. Identity confirmed. Granted RPBV.
  No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

• Immigration report 432/08 (229.13KB)

  PRC citizen aged 44, in detention for two years; Falun Gong practitioner. Review/Courts: RRT/FMC/RRT/FMC—ongoing. Minister’s Review.
  No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

• Immigration report 433/08 (431.22KB)

  United States citizen aged 37 in detention for two years and six months; adjustment disorder with anxious and depressed mood. Criminal history, multiple aliases, s 501 visa cancellation, no warning. Australian-citizen child. Review/Courts: AAT/FC/FFC – ongoing. Minister’s Review.
  No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

• Immigration report 434/08 (140.01KB)

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

• Immigration report 435/08 (288.73KB)

  Claims to be a Liberian citizen aged 37, in detention for two years and nine months including alternative detention and Community Detention; torture and trauma, ASeTTS. Pregnant Australian-citizen partner. Identity unconfirmed, NIVA. Review/Courts: RRT. Minister’s Review.
  No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

• Immigration report 436/08 (180.96KB)

  Abridged report. Family hold GSHVs.
  No recommendation by the Ombudsman.