Ranjini’s Story

“Ranjini was found to be a genuine refugee before ASIO decided last week she is a security risk for Australia. But the government won’t tell her why, and now she’s facing a life in detention.”

Read Michael Gordon’s story on Ranjini in The Age: http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/political-news/wife-mother–security-threat-20120517-1yths.html#ixzz1vC1YUWg4

 

For a legal explanation of Ranjini’s case – Click here to read a piece from Julian Burnside

2013
Feb 3 – Coalition to hand ASIO power over refugees – Daniel Flitton, The Age
Jan 22 – Born into detention: The plight of Ranjini and Paari – Anthony Bieniak, The Drum
Jan 20 – Big Country, Small Heart – Trevor Grant, Fairfax
Jan 16 – Mom locked up in Australia as security risk has baby boy – Hilary Whiteman, CNN
Jan 16 – Baby born in detention – The Project, Channel 10
Jan 16 – Baby born into immigration limbo – Jeff Waters, ABC
Jan 16 – Birth behind bars for ‘ASIO Risk’ – Daniel Flitton, The Age
Jan 15 – Family drama reveals detention contortions – Fatima Masham, Eureka Street
Jan 4 – Ranjini’s baby will be born into life in a detention centre – Leila Druery, Mamamia

 

2012
Oct 6 – Court rejects ASIO visa ban – Michael Gordon, The Age
July 11 – Husband’s plea to free ASIO ‘risk’ – Michael Gordon, The Age
June 13 – Mother draws portrait of life trapped on ASIO blacklist – Daniel Flitton, The Age
May 28 – Jailed for life and not told why Julian Burnside, ABC.
May 27 – The tricky business of rights and risk Michelle Grattan, The Age
May 26 – ASIO’s actions are just too much Bruce Haigh, Canberra Times
May 21 – (Dean Felton, 7 News)
May 19 – May 18 – Wife and Children detained as ASIO splits newlyweds
May 18 – Sri Lankan Refugees’ future uncertain (SBS News)
May 11 – Refugee family torn apart by ASIO (video – Lateline) Thanks to for the link