[Greens-Media] Minister Andrews must quit after reissuing Dr Haneef a visa: Greens

[Bolwell, Kristian (Sen K. Nettle)]

Minister Andrews must quit after reissuing Dr Haneef a visa: Greens 

27.07.06

Greens Senator Kerry Nettle today called on Minister Andrews to resign
after reissuing Dr Haneef his visa.

"Minister Andrews has abused the powers of his office by politicising
this matter and should resign from office", Senator Nettle said.

"This scandal goes to the heart of the Government given that the Prime
Minister through the national security committee of Cabinet provided
advice to Minister Andrews in reaching  his decision. 

"Minister Andrews has based his decision made on inaccurate summary by
his  Department of information provided by the AFP. 

"Minister Andrews has overplayed his hand and has been left high and dry
by his own political manoeuvres. 

"Dr Haneef has been branded a terrorist while the government has
resorted to political opportunism.

"This abuse of power by Minister Andrews shows the Howard Government
cannot be trusted with the extensive terrorism powers it has given
itself. 

"The Greens will move amendments to remove problems in the Terrorism and
Immigration laws that have been highlighted with this case. 

I am sure Dr Haneef and his family will be relieved by this decision and
I also want to congratulate Dr Haneef's lawyers for their fearless
advocacy in difficult circumstances. 

Senator Kerry Nettle met with Dr Haneef's legal team this week. 

Ends. 

Contact - Kristian Bolwell 0411638320



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Senator Kerry Nettle
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