$250 Million Spent So Far Managing Released Immigration Detainees: Senate

Deputy Secretary Michael Thomas said the detainees could get short-term help with accommodation when leaving detention.

$250 Million Spent So Far Managing Released Immigration Detainees: Senate

TL;DR

  • Department of Home Affairs spent $252.6 million (US$178 million) on released criminal immigration detainees.
  • The releases followed a landmark 2023 High Court ruling concerning indefinite detention.
  • The ruling, related to the "NZYQ cohort," deemed prolonged detention unlawful without deportation possibilities.
  • Figures were presented at a Senate Estimates hearing by Chief Finance Officer Andrew Harvey.
  • Liberal Senator Jonathon Duniam questioned the figures.

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