The Liberal Party’s pandering to base political interests undermines Australia’s entire legal system and the separation of the judiciary and the political system.
It is disturbing that both Labor and Liberal united to pass the expedited legislation that forces all the released asylum seekers to wear ankle bracelets and be subject to curfew. From what I understand, some in this group have never been found guilty of a crime let alone be charged. While indeed community safety is important, the blanket legislation and curtailing of liberty shows a contempt by the Government and Opposition of due process for those with few resources to contend with State power.
Another great piece Eddy and David.
It is disturbing that both Labor and Liberal united to pass the expedited legislation that forces all the released asylum seekers to wear ankle bracelets and be subject to curfew. From what I understand, some in this group have never been found guilty of a crime let alone be charged. While indeed community safety is important, the blanket legislation and curtailing of liberty shows a contempt by the Government and Opposition of due process for those with few resources to contend with State power.
And one thing I wish I’d repeated again and again - being a refugee is not a crime.
You’re right of course about due process. If we lose that we may as well pack up this failed experiment, Australia’ and move into the ocean.