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Managing Australia's Borders

Eligibility for Participation

People who are detained are eligible to voluntarily participate in immigration residential housing (IRH) depending on:

  • places being available
  • health and character checks
  • an assessment verifying the detainee is not likely to abscond
  • any operational issues particular to the person in immigration detention or affecting the smooth management of the IRH.

See: Families with Children