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Commentators and human rights groups have celebrated decision.

The High Court’s ruling in NZYQ should be an opportunity to create a system that strikes a balance between respect for human rights and the rule of law and the rightful protection of the community, argues Mary Crock.

The new chief justice wanted to send a message that this would be a different court from that presided over by Susan Kiefel since 2017 – and he succeeded.

India has been included in the United Kingdoms list of safe states, which aims to deter illegal migrants from seeking asylum.

The decision to include India and Georgia in the list of 'safe states' aligns with the objectives outlined in the "Illegal Migration Act 2023"

The official statement from the UK Home Office stated, "Draft legislation laid in Parliament today (Wednesday 8 November) will strengthen the immigration system and help prevent abuse, including by people making unfounded protection claims."​​

This week, the High Court made an order which overturns the laws on which much of Australia’s immigration system is based. What happens to the law, and those most affected by it, now?

Mandatory detention has long been a running sore causing indiscriminate harm – it needs to be overseen by a proper judicial process

Opposition spokesperson says government ‘should have had a plan B’ after ruling that means many held in indefinite detention will be released

It was alleged that the minister encroached upon the judiciary's role under the Constitution