Australia High Court ends indefinite detention of asylum seekers

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Australia High Court ends indefinite detention of asylum seekers

The highest court in Australia has handed down a landmark ruling, overturning one of the country's most controversial immigration policies. It's found Australia's decades-old practice of indefinitely detaining asylum seekers is unlawful. The case centred around a Rohingya man who faced the prospect of lifelong detention. Melinda Nucifora has more.

November 10, 2023