Episode of Series “Focus”.
Examines the plight of illegal immigrants awaiting deportation at Villawood Detention Centre, New South Wales. Outlines the allegations of denial of basic human rights presented at a Human Rights Commission inquire into the Centre’s operations. Presents the views of Stuard West, the Minister for Immigration and Ethnic Affairs, and Peter Bailey, the Human Rights Commissioner, concerning the treatment of illegal immigrants. Al Grassby, former Commissioner for Community Relations, also speaks out on human rights.
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ACMI Identifier
508154
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television series - Australia
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Human rights
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Illegal aliens
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Immigrants
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)