Department of the Legislative Assembly, Northern Territory Government

Ms CARNEY - 2005-08-18

A refugee on a temporary protection visa sexually molested an eight-year-old girl in Darwin and was gaoled as a result. The mother of the girl who was molested has today called for the refugee concerned to be deported as soon as he is released from prison. Will you be seeking legal advice from your department to see whether there is anything you can do to ensure that this man is deported or, alternatively, will you be making the appropriate representation to the federal Immigration minister?

ANSWER

Madam Speaker, yes, on both counts.
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