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Australian High Court Unanimously Upholds Deportation of Convicted Murderer to Nauru
Seven judges unanimously dismissed TCXM's appeal against a deportation order issued last year, clearing the way for his transfer to Nauru under a 30-year visa. The ruling follows a 2023 High Court decision that led to the release of more than 350 people from indefinite detention, including convicted criminals. Australia will pay Nauru 408 million Australian dollars under the resettlement deal.
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Seven High Court judges unanimously dismissed an appeal by an Iranian man identified only as TCXM against a deportation order to Nauru issued last year. The federal court had earlier rejected his challenge, and the decision was upheld on Wednesday by the highest court. TCXM was allowed to stay in Australia while he fought his legal challenge.
The Independent reported that TCXM, convicted of murdering his wife, will reside in Nauru under a 30-year visa. He is one of the first three noncitizens chosen to be sent to Nauru under the new bilateral deal between Australia and the Pacific island nation. It is not clear when he will be deported.
Immigration Minister Tony Burke stated: "I welcome the decision of the court. " Burke had contested the man's appeal. Australia agreed to pay Nauru 408 million Australian dollars, equal to £212 million, for the resettlement of unwanted non-citizens over a period of up to 30 years.
Nauru is set to receive an annual payment of AU$70 million from Australia, equal to £36 million. So far, eight men have been resettled in Nauru under the arrangement. Nauru has a population of approximately 12,000 people.
The deal addressed a problem created by a 2023 High Court decision that found stateless people or people who could not be returned to their homelands could no longer be held indefinitely in Australian detention. More than 350 people were released in Australia on temporary visas following the 2023 High Court ruling. Many of the more than 350 people released are convicted criminals including TCXM.
