Labor commits $255m for security agencies to monitor people released from indefinite detention

A joint operation between the Australian federal police and Australian Border Force will monitor strict new conditions placed upon detainees

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The Albanese government is committing a further $255m for security agencies to monitor the release of detainees previously held in indefinite detention.

Operation Aegis has been established between the Australian federal police and Australian Border Force to ensure detainees released after a high court decision adhere to strict new conditions placed upon their visas.

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