Federal Court drums up business for Lawyer mates

The Australian reports the Federal Government could not deport asylum seekers unless it proved their country of origin was safe, the Federal Court has ruled. The ruling means more than 1000 asylum seekers facing deportation might be able to stay in Australia.

The decision by justices Murray Wilcox, Rodney Madgwick and Bruce Lander means temporary protection visa (TPV) holders will no longer be forced to prove their refugee status when their three-year visa expires and they could instead be issued with a permanent visa.

Why does the writer presume it means they might be able to stay in Australia. I would have thought the government would appeal to a get the decision reversed so they can deport asylum seekers as they see fit. Remember…we decide who stays, not Murray, Rodney and Bruce.

“There’s a few thousand in that position of not yet having been granted the permanent visa.” Refugee lawyer David Manne doubted there would be a flood of other cases but said it gave hope to hundreds of people seeking permanent residency in Australia.

It also gives hope to dozens of lawyers who have private school bills due and one year old BMWs to update.