Government faces 83 negligence lawsuits by asylum seekers

Associate Justice Verity McWilliam 2021-08-24 11:12 am By Bianca Hrovat | Sydney

The Commonwealth is currently facing 83 negligence lawsuits in the Federal Court by asylum seekers who claim the government knew they were vulnerable to physical and psychological injuries and other illnesses, which could be exacerbated by detention in prison-like facilities.