Asylum Seekers Payout

Five asylum seekers detained by the former Howard Government have received more than $1 million in compensation.

Payments all relate to people who were unlawfully detained or sustained injuries while in immigration facilities.

The Commonwealth is still facing a significant liability in relation to another 30 outstanding cases out of 247 referred by the ombudsman.

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