Detention


Social networking essential link for asylum seekers

Facebook has become a key form of communication for detention detainees, writes freelance journalist Greg Foyster.

Crikey Says: Reality v fantasy

Welcome to the parallel universe of Australian politics on asylum seekers — or more correctly a real world and a fantasy world.

To, The Austrialian Government

Sir there is to much truble on us.

Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Godwin Grech at Gringott’s Bank?

Today, Crikey readers discuss Godwin Grech, Utegate media coverage, charging for detention, ABARE, Fruity Fix and the Heart Foundation and more.

Obama fails the detention test

Last Friday, the Obama Administration took steps to prevent a Washington judge from hearing a challenge by four men who have been held for six years as ‘enemy combatants’ at the Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan.

16 months in Baxter detention centre: that’ll cost you $160,000

Former Baxter detainee Kasian Wililo has been invoiced for his time in detention: for $161,684.60, reports Sophie Black.