Thursday, March 3, 2011

Almost 2000 new beds for asylum seekers in Darwin

ALMOST 2000 more beds for asylum seekers will be created on the mainland as the Gillard Government struggles to strike a deal for its controversial plan to shift boat people to East Timor.
With the Christmas Island detention centre overflowing and mainland facilities filling up, Immigration Minister Chris Bowen last night said a 1500-bed detention centre for adult men would be built at Wickham Point in Darwin.Read Full Story Here

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