Refugee Coalition Action Australia

Case dismissal disappointing: Refugee Coalition Action Australia

The Supreme Court yesterday dismissed two enforcement of human rights applications, filed under section 57 of the Constitution because the applications were not signed by the Asylum Seekers as applicants but their lawyer, Ben Lomai upon their instructions.

Spokesman Ian Rintoul said the applications were dismissed on a very obscure technicality, on the basis that the applications were not signed by the individuals.

Every delay is delay in justice, says coalition

This issue needs to be rectified quickly, says Refugee Coalition Action Australia spokesman Ian Rintoul.

Ian Rintoul made the comments on Monday after attending the Supreme Court case involving the inquiry into the residents held in Manus.

He said after the ruling, things remained the same. Only terms were changed to the process and status of those kept there. From transferees, they are not called residents without formal documentation given to them.