The Australian Human Rights Commission has defended legislative changes that have seen a convicted child rapist return to the community, arguing that he has served his sentence.

A High Court ruling on Wednesday found the Federal Government could be held liable for compensating those held in indefinite immigration detention, even if their home countries refuse to take them back.

The Australian Human Rights Commission has defended legislative changes that have seen a convicted child rapist return to the community, arguing that he has served his sentence.
A High Court ruling on Wednesday found the Federal Government could be held liable for compensating those held in indefinite immigration detention, even if their home countries refuse to take them back.

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