Podcast: Duty of Care in Detention Centres
Abuse, torture and fear has led many people to leave their homes and countries to seek a better life in Australia. But for many of these asylum seekers, the conditions and experiences they were subjected to in Detention Centres created even more trauma.
Abuse, torture and fear has led many people to leave their homes and countries to seek a better life in Australia.
But for many of these asylum seekers, the conditions and experiences they were subjected to in Detention Centres created even more trauma.
Mal Byrne, Partner at TGB Lawyers, is representing Detainees who say the Commonwealth Government breached its duty of care while they were held in detention.
Mal talks about the issue including experiences from the detention centres and the claims for compensation.