Why the High Court ruled indefinite detention unlawful

The Australian High Court has determined that indefinite immigration detention is unlawful. This decision has led to the release of at least 80 people from detention. In the deep dive we’ll explain what’s led to this decision and why it’s happened now after decades of mandatory detention as a policy.

CreditsHosts: Billi FitzSimons and Emma Gillespie

Journalist: Tom Crowley 

Producer: Ninah Kopel

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