Serco maintains Strayan values by withholding Christmas presents from asylum seekers' kids
From the NT News:
Soon after that story surfaced, we read this in the Sydney Morning Herald:
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We have an in-principle objection to the out-sourcing of any custodial/human services to the private for-profit sector. One reason is because of the lack of public accountability. Another is the bad track record these companies have in their treatment of those unfortunate enough to come under their jurisdiction, as well as their poor record in the welfare of their own staff.
Remember SERCO’s regrettable predecessors GSL (now GS4)? And Australian Correctional Management ?
These characters change their names like ordinary humans change their socks.
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If the Government persists for political reasons in wanting to jail asylum seekers, perhaps they should take full responsibility and own their decision. After all, if they are so keen on handing security over to private businesses, then perhaps they’ll next flog off the AFP and the ADF to big business.
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