The High Court in NZYQ ruled indefinite detention of asylum seekers unlawful, triggering a reactionary stance from the Albanese government.

Newly proposed legislation by the government includes severe penalties and restrictions for those affected by the court's decision.

The opposition criticizes the government's measures as insufficient, pushing for a tougher stance and implying Labor is soft on crime.

Deputy opposition leader Sussan Ley has been criticized for comments that tie foreign criminals to violence against Australian women, suggesting a xenophobic angle to the debate.

The Albanese government has presented a bill that would criminalize non-compliance with deportation and could invalidate existing protection statuses.

A legal expert and vice president of Liberty Victoria calls for the government to consider the human impact of these proposed laws on asylum seekers and other vulnerable populations.