Mandatory detention in Australia refers to a feature of Australian immigration policy whereby the Australian Government has legislated for the mandatory detention of all persons entering the country without a valid visa, while security and health checks are undertaken and the legitimacy of their remaining in Australia is established. Persons arriving without visas are detained in Australian immigration detention facilities but may opt to depart Australia for their country of origin at any time.
The policy was originated by the Keating Government in 1992, and has been subject to variation under the subsequent Howard, Rudd and Gillard Governments. The policy has been at times controversial.
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