Seven minutes before a judgement is handed down in a refugee case, Karen Andrews changes the status of a refugee, invalidating the judge's decision. The judge is not informed, and makes his judgement accordingly.
This is a clear case of the Government interfering in a legal case in progress. Previously, the Government has responded to losing environment cases by changing the law. What's wrong with our legal establishment?
Is it not obvious that these actions by the government attack the basis of law? Why would we bother to oppose the government, when the government can unilaterally invalidate a win for us? There is no law! #MorrisonFail#democracynow
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Also to fudge the 'growth' statistics, and to add demand to keep prices up and 'opportunities' for business. #DemocracyNow
'Boat people' policy is not just aimed at xenophobes. The government actively encourages xenophobia, by word and deed. Even now, Dutton warns us that Afghan refugees could be terrorists. #MorrisonFail#DemocracyNow