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apr 19, 1992 - Mandatory Detention for Arrivals without a Visa Introduced

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Mandatory detention for non-citizens who arrive in Australia without a visa. The legislation had bipartisan support and disallowed judicial review. Detention was limited to 273 days.

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apr 19, 1992
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~ 33 years ago