Amnesty International Australia
Defending Human Rights
Shaminda Kanapathi, a refugee who has spent more than six years in offshore detention said he is fearful of the consequences of this repeal of the Medevac legislation in Parliament today. The decision of the Australian Government to repeal the Medevac Bill is devastating for all of us in Nauru and Papua New Guinea. Shaminda …
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In response to an announcement by Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie that she will not support the repeal of the Medevac Bill unless a certain, unknown condition is met, Amnesty International Australia Refugee Advisor Graham Thom said: “We welcome Senator Lambie’s recognition of the efforts of all the groups including Amnesty International and our supporters and …
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