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An asylum seeker who is challenging the immigration minister in court for disclosing his personal information in a data breach along with almost 10,000 others in detention, has been issued a deportation notice by the immigration department despite assurances to other asylum seekers involved in court actions they would not be removed from Australia. This article has been removed.
In a letter seen by Guardian Australia to the Chinese man in Villawood detention centre, the immigration department says it anticipates removal towards the end of March, with the letter showing the flights have been booked. The man’s court date is due for the end of April.
In February Guardian Australia revealed that almost 10,000 people detained in immigration detention and community detention had their personal details, including full names, dates of birth, nationalities and places of detention, published in public by the immigration department.
Dozens of legal cases are expected challenging the breach under the Migration Act and the Privacy Act and arguing for “sur place” protection claims, because the disclosure of their personal information could lead to being persecuted if they were returned to their country of origin.
At the first directions hearing in Sydney on Wednesday, counsel for the immigration minister said there was “no intention” to remove any of the asylum seekers among the first 16 cases being heard that day.
The letter to the Chinese man continues: “If you wish to raise any matter relevant to the department’s ability to remove you please do so by approaching your case manager or removal officer.”
The letter also informs the man he will be charged over $5,000 for the removal.
The department of immigration were contacted for comment but said it was a matter for the minister’s office. The minister’s office have not yet responded.