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The Villawood Detention Centre in Sydney, where people who overstay tourist and student visas will be detained until they are deported.
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Aaron Patrick

Albanese accused of reviving Abbott-era onshore detention

The Albanese Labor Government has been accused of reviving the Abbott Government-era policy of using onshore detention centres to deter illegal immigrants.

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