December 2023
- Analysis
- Immigration
Three potential problems with new detention laws
If the government goes too far, it will be inviting the courts to strike down the new law for “preventative detention” of refugees and asylum seekers.
- Michael Pelly
Rolling three-year prison sentences for high risk non-citizens
The bill will face a stoush in the Senate as the Coalition says it does not go far enough and the Greens have labelled it ‘knee-jerk hysteria policymaking’.
- Ronald Mizen
November 2023
Albanese dumps merit pledge to tap new Home Affairs chief
Anthony Albanese has rushed through the appointment of a new Home Affairs secretary, breaking a pledge on merit-based selections.
- Tom Burton
- Analysis
- High Court of Australia
Why two judges thought High Court went too far
Should the court have waited until its reasons were ready in the landmark case on immigration detention?
- Michael Pelly
- Opinion
- Political leadership
Peter Dutton: can’t live with him, can’t live without him
Labor is whistling past the graveyard as it seeks to tie a bow around the parliamentary year.
- Phillip Coorey
May 2022
Cheers to freedom: The drinks that embody one man’s fighting spirit
Winemaker Farhad Bandesh has realised his dream the hard way. “This is a fight for all the refugees who are still held by cruel policy.”
- Max Allen
February 2021
- Exclusive
- Nauru
Nauru detainees cost $10,000 each per day in contract bonanza
The federal government quietly put through a $220 million extension to Canstruct’s contract for the island nation’s detention centre.
- Angus Grigg
October 2020
How Paladin's directors made $71m, then fell out
The Paladin brand has become toxic, but its two shareholders have walked away with millions from the Manus Island contract.
- Ronald Mizen and Angus Grigg
September 2019
EY criticises KPMG's Paladin report
Ernst & Young said the assessment provided by KPMG was problematic because the accounting firm had a business relationship with Paladin, and it was based only on unaudited financial statements.
- Edmund Tadros, Lisa Murray, Angus Grigg and Jonathan Shapiro
August 2019
Paladin asked Home Affairs about 'unforeseen bribes'
The security firm asked whether the department should be "obligated to help out" with "unforeseen bribes" during negotiations over its contract.
- Lisa Murray, Angus Grigg, Jonathan Shapiro and Edmund Tadros
June 2019
- Exclusive
- The Paladin Affair
Paladin strengthen ties with family of PNG politician
Paladin has strengthened its business ties with the family of PNG's parliamentary Speaker ahead of a deadline for the renewal of its contract on Manus Island.
- Lisa Murray, Angus Grigg and Jonathan Shapiro
- Exclusive
- The Paladin Affair
Former immigration official now working for Paladin
As its $423 million contract comes up for renewal Paladin has appointed a former senior public servant to its board.
- Angus Grigg, Lisa Murray, Jonathan Shapiro and Edmund Tadros
April 2019
Paladin security officer charged with sexual assault
Paladin, the controversial security company awarded $423 million in federal contracts, is dealing with another serious incident.
- Jonathan Shapiro, Lisa Murray and Angus Grigg
Home Affairs accused of misleading senators on Paladin contract
Paladin's $423 million Manus Island contract again the subject of heated questioning.
- Angus Grigg, Lisa Murray and Jonathan Shapiro
March 2019
Auditor-General closer to decision on Paladin contract review
Auditor-General Grant Hehir will decide by early April whether to review a series of lucrative services contracts awarded to companies on Manus Island.
- Lisa Murray, Angus Grigg and Jonathan Shapiro
