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Morrison may reopen the Christmas Island detention centre

  • Written by Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

Scott Morrison has foreshadowed the re-opening of the Christmas Island detention facility, announcing his government would be stepping up border security after the medical transfer bill passed the Senate on Wednesday.

The legislation was carried 36-34, with the support of Labor, Greens, Centre Alliance, Tim Storer, and Derryn Hinch - who delayed...

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