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Sirul's status unclear after new Aussie laws on ex-detainees

Malaysian fugitive Sirul Azhar Umar’s status is unclear once more after Australia passed new laws allowing former immigration detainees to be locked up again if they pose a risk of committing serious offences.

Under the new laws passed by the Parliament late on Wednesday, a court can order the detention of the most serious offenders where they pose the risk of committing serious violent or sexual offences.

Australia's Home Affairs Minister...

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