Today marks 3 years since the Tamil family from Biloela have been in immigration detention. Vigils for the family were held across regional Australia as growing support for the family continues.
Acting Immigration Minister Alex Hawke is the 4th minister under the Morrison government that could free the family back to the community, and pressure from Biloela and regional communities to free them is increasing.
Produced By: Elissa Napier
Featured In Story: Carina Ford – Managing Partner from Carina Ford Immigration Lawyers, and Justin Whelan – NSW Community Organiser for Asylum Seeker Resource Centre
First aired on The Wire, Friday, 5 March 2021