Following a High Court ruling last November that deemed the detention of 149 individuals unlawful, 7 murderers and 37 sex offenders were among those released, sparking controversy and accusations against the Albanese government for compromising public safety late last year. In response, the government deported 31 individuals, including those convicted of serious crimes such as aggravated burglary and assault. The incident has led to political turmoil, with senior Liberal frontbenchers calling for the firing of Immigration Minister Andrew Giles, criticism from Tanya Plibersek towards Peter Dutton for his role in the situation, and a motion by Peter Dutton for the Prime Minister to sack Giles due to 'numerous failings'. One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson also questioned the lack of preemptive legislative action by both the government and opposition.
One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson questions why Immigration Minister Andrew Giles, the Labor Party and the Opposition did not create legislation to deal with the released detainees prior to the High Court release ruling. https://t.co/iNUxT1BbBn
Peter Dutton has moved a motion in parliament for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to sack his immigration minister over “numerous failings” in his response to the High Court decision on released detainees. https://t.co/VULnWi7lII
Tanya Plibersek has pointed the finger at Peter Dutton and his time as immigration minister for the unfolding saga involving the 149 detainees who were released via a contentious High Court ruling last November. https://t.co/geCnk3dEjc
A senior Liberal frontbencher has called for Andrew Giles to be fired after reports emerged he was promoting the Voice to Parliament while important meetings regarding the potential release of detainees were taking place late last year. https://t.co/vWyUv8DgNZ
Round ‘em up and deport. We don’t need these people in our country. Throw ‘em the hell out. https://t.co/LY19mww1Hv
Dangerous foreign criminals have no place in this country. Today, we removed a further 31 people who had no right to be here. This included criminals convicted of aggravated burglary, brothel keeping, blackmail and assault. https://t.co/sLE8AYs39d
7 murderers and 37 sex offenders were among detainees released after the High Court ruled their detention was unlawful. Tonight the Albanese government is accused of putting the public at risk by failing to get high-risk offenders off our streets. https://t.co/jH1xeguXZo #7NEWS https://t.co/oY2pd2fZvn