Monthly Archives: January 2012

European Court of Human Rights: France is guilty!

Posted on 29th January 2012 by Winston

from Pamela Curr: Article in Le Monde yesterday which makes quite a stark contrast with Australian situation WHERE HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN ARE BEING HELD IN LOCKED DETENTION. DIAC hasn’t updated the detention statistics since November so THE EXACT NUMBER IS … Continue reading →

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How Serco can drive you crazy

Posted on 29th January 2012 by Winston

From Pamela Curr (ASRC) Keep changing the Rules! First call to Pontville – (latest Tasmanian detention centre) – ask to speak to a “client” detainee giving name and boat number. Answer from Serco reception – you have to make an … Continue reading →

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Detention centre project spruiks art and humanity

Posted on 26th January 2012 by Winston

Eureka Street – Peter Kirkwood January 26, 2012 On Monday evening prominent Sydney neurosurgeon, Charlie Teo, delivered this year’s prestigious Australia Day address at the NSW Conservatorium of Music. In it he denounced racism in Australia, and called on politicians … Continue reading →

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