The federal opposition, including Coalition, Greens, and crossbench members, has shown signs of supporting immigration laws hastily brought into parliament for consideration. The legislation, which was introduced with the aim of streamlining deportations from Australia, includes provisions that make it a criminal offense for individuals to resist deportation efforts, potentially facing jail sentences of one to five years.
Despite acknowledging the need to address certain issues, the Coalition is awaiting the final report from a Senate committee before fully endorsing the legislation. The bill also grants significant powers to the immigration minister, allowing for actions such as targeting countries that refuse to accept their citizens back by restricting visas for individuals from those nations. These measures have raised concerns about the expedited nature in which the bill is being pushed through parliament without thorough scrutiny.