The following is taken from , Thank you Minister for a considered response.

“Dear Anthony.

Thanks for your message. The reason I have not replied earlier is not because of time constraints, but because social media is not usually the best place to discuss personal cases, particularly very difficult ones which involve sensitive matters of national security. I understand you are a friend of Ranjini’s and feel strongly about her detention. There is no doubt that this is a very distressing case for all involved.

As the minister who introduced the release of children and families into the community instead of detention, I can assure you that revoking a community release is not done lightly. Obviously, I can not share with you the reasons that ASIO has for determining that someone will be a threat to national security. However, I can assure you it is only done after a very thorough consideration and with very considerable evidence.

The Government continues to consider the policy issues around introducing a review mechanism for adverse ASIO assessments.”

Whilst I appreciate the response, I will continue to remind the government that the indefinite detention of anyone without trial is a grave injustice, and I encourage anyone reading this to do the same.

Thank you to everyone who has kept the pressure on the Minister and kept the cause on his radar – the last thing this Government wants is for people to be talking about Ranjini – Which is exactly why we must continue to talk about Ranjini!

Regards,
-Anthony