Ministerial Submission MS23-002105 Policy Approval - Safer Immigration Detention Facilities Legislative Reforms, Signed 25 July 2024 ​

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This ministerial submission seeks Prime Minister authority for legislative reforms to enhance safety in immigration detention centres, signed 25 July 2024. The Department of Home Affairs proposed amendments addressing the Commonwealth Ombudsman's findings that drug infiltration is an ongoing problem across the detention network negatively impacting detainee and staff wellbeing. The reforms aim to grant officers enhanced powers to detect and address criminal activity within facilities, responding to the Ombudsman's 2021-22 Annual Report recommendations. The submission emphasizes the government's non-delegable duty of care for detainee safety and facility good order. Specific legislative content is redacted under public interest exemptions. The Minister's comments requested Australian Border Force provide training strategy and staff support briefings ahead of implementation. The submission required drafting instructions provided to the Office of Parliamentary Counsel by 24 November 2023.