Submission on the Immigration (Mass Arrivals) Amendment Bill 2023

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We are deeply concerned by this Bill, which appears to be inconsistent with international human rights standards. This Bill explicitly expands the detention regime in the initial stages for people seeking asylum, and we do not believe that the measures to do so are “proportionate” or “necessary” as required under international human rights law.