Detention Policy

Just thinking about some of the other immigration measures announced in the budget. On one hand, there is money set aside to implement the "New Directions in Detention" policy which was announced in July 2008. The aim of that policy is that there should be increased capacity to assist people to a migration outcome without the need for detention.

On the other hand there is $186M set aside for a renovation of Sydney's Villawood detention centre. So less detainees but more comfort - is that the idea?

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