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      Immigration reports tabled in Parliament 16 September 2009

      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—16 September 2009 (289.01KB)

      • Immigration report 553/09 (746.64KB)

        Lebanese citizen aged 48 detained on two occasions for two years and five months; depression, anxiety, SASH; daughter is a permanent resident, extended family are Australian citizens; s 501 visa cancellation; Sales 2 affected. Review/Courts: RRT/FMC/FFC/AAT.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: that the Minister grant Mr X Community Detention or a suitable visa while his immigration status is resolved.

      • Immigration report 554/09 (192.17KB)

        2nd report, previous report 506/09. New Zealand citizen residing lawfully in the community on RPBV. Case to be referred to Minister in two years for consideration of PV.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: in light of Mr X’s age and low risk factor, the Ombudsman suggests that the Minister consider shortening the period in which Mr X will be considered for a permanent visa.

      • Immigration report 555/09 (406.04KB)

        2nd report, previous report 509/09. New Zealand citizen in detention since October 2007; SASH, history of substance abuse, methadone program, s 501 visa cancellation, Australian citizen partner; request to transfer to SIRH denied due to criminal history; no incidents for past six months. Review/Courts: FC/FFC.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: that Ms X be reconsidered for transfer to SIRH while her immigration status is resolved.

      • Immigration report 556/09 (277.06KB)

        7th report, previous reports, and 484/08, 426/08, 360/08. PRC citizen. Transferred to Community Detention in December 2008. Some psychological and physical concerns remain and treatment continues in the community. Review/Courts: RRT/IMR from UNHRC.
        No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

      • Immigration report 557/09 (156.38KB)

        4th report, previous reports 538/09, 474/08 and 413/08. PRC citizens, married, child born in Community Detention. Granted RR visas.
        No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

      • Immigration report 558/09 (120.93KB)

        Abridged report. FRV granted.
        No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

      • Immigration report 559/09 (190.06KB)

        2nd report, previous report 535/09. Claims to be citizen of Italy but cannot be verified. The Minister is considering placing Mr X in a community detention arrangement until his identity can be confirmed.
        No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

      • Immigration report 560/09 (625.97KB)

        Vietnamese citizen aged 34 in detention since April 2007; Australian citizen partner; reformed addict; management issues in 2007; s 501 visa cancellation. Review/Courts: AAT/FC/RRT/FFC.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: if resolution of Mr X’s immigration status is a long term matter, that the Minister place Mr X in Community Detention so that he can live with his partner and family or grant him an appropriate visa while his immigration matters are resolved.

      • Immigration report 561/09 (230.77KB)

        2nd report, previous report 533/09. U.K. citizen. DIAC acknowledges unreasonable delay in assessing Community Detention submission; Minister declined to intervene in Mr X’s case. Mr X escaped from detention on an external escorted medical appointment in May 2009.
        No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

      • Immigration report 562/09 (205.73KB)

        9th report, previous reports 513/09, 457/08, 390/08, 206/07, 104/06, 41/06. PRC citizen in Community Detention; depression and physical health problems.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: that the Minister grant Ms X an appropriate visa.

      • Immigration report 563/09 (138.23KB)

        Abridged report. FRV granted.
        No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

      • Immigration report 564/09 (157.83KB)

        PRC citizen aged two born to parents in Community Detention. Review/Courts: RRT/Minister’s Review.
        No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

      • Immigration report 565/09 (258.37KB)

        5th report; previous reports 512/09, 417/08, 238/07. PRC citizen. Correction provided to previous report. Further psychiatric review undertaken in regard to mental health issues. Mr X removed to the PRC July 2009.
        No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

      • Immigration report 566/09 (467.05KB)

        Cambodian citizen aged 36 detained three times and in detention for over two years. SASH. s 501 visa cancellation (twice); Sales 2 affected.
        Review/Courts: nil.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: that the Minister review whether the continued detention of Mr X is consistent with the Immigration Detention Values and if it is consistent with these values then consideration should be given to an alternative detention arrangement that will provide a less restrictive environment.

      • Immigration report 567/09 (154.51KB)

        2nd report, previous report 553/09. Lebanese citizen. Depression and anxiety. Review/Courts: AAT
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: that the Minister allow Mr X to be placed in Community Detention or grant him a suitable visa while his immigration status is resolved.