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Brendan O'Connor MP was sworn in as the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship on 4 February 2013.

Immigration detains seven over suspected illegal labour supply racket in Queensland

16 May 2013
Immigration compliance officers detained seven people on a farm in Stanthorpe in connection with the suspected supply of illegal workers in the region, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship Brendan O'Connor said today.
[Media release]

More Sri Lankans returned to Colombo

16 May 2013
A further 58 Sri Lankan irregular maritime arrivals have been returned to Colombo after failing to meet Australia's international obligations, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship Brendan O'Connor announced today.
[Media release]

Eight detained over suspected illegal labour supply chain in Victoria

16 May 2013
Immigration compliance officers detained eight people in Victoria's Gippsland region in connection with the suspected supply of illegal workers in the region, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship Brendan O'Connor said today.
[Media release]

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