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Why do Tamil asylum seekers need protection — and why does the Australian government say they don't?

  • Written by: Niro Kandasamy, Lecturer, Australian Catholic University
Why do Tamil asylum seekers need protection — and why does the Australian government say they don't?Julian Smith/AAP

Immigration Minister Alex Hawke has announced the Murugappans will be moved from detention on Christmas Island, to community detention in Perth.

This follows mounting public concern for the Tamil family, particularly regarding the health of four-year-old Tharunicaa, who was medevaced to Perth from Christmas Island last week....

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