MARK DREYFUS MP

Member for Isaacs

High Court of Australia Alexander ruling

08 June 2022

HON MARK DREYFUS QC MP

ATTORNEY-GENERAL

 

HON CLARE O’NEIL MP

MINISTER FOR HOME AFFAIRS

 

MEDIA RELEASE

 High Court of Australia Alexander ruling

 

The Government notes the decision of the High Court of Australia in Alexander v Minister for Home Affairs [2022].

The Government will examine the judgment and its implications in detail.

It is important to note that there is no threat to Australia as a result of today’s decision.

The Australian Government has a range of measures available to manage the risk posed to Australians by individuals offshore including the Temporary Exclusion Order regime which can prohibit an individual returning to Australia for up to two years.

WEDNESDAY, 8 JUNE 2022