Four Years Too Many: Offshore processing on Manus Island and Nauru
The report, Four Years Too Many, was released to coincide with the four year anniversary of then-Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s commencement of the current offshore processing regime.
The report cites the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s own records, revealing that in the 84 days between the 28th February and 23rd May this year, there were 78 major incidents and 1 critical incident reported in the Manus Island camp or surrounding communities.
Thousands of Australians congregated at vigils all across the country on Wednesday 9 July to commemorate the four year anniversary of the commencement of Australia’s current offshore processing regime.
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