WA Premier Roger Cook is seeking an explanation from the federal government regarding why a former detainee accused of a violent Girrawheen home invasion was not wearing a monitoring device at the time. Cook’s office is also waiting for responses regarding how many detainees are still in the West Australian community following a High Court decision in November that deemed indefinite detention of some detainees illegal. Despite these questions, Cook did not blame the Albanese government for the situation, instead praising their swift response to the High Court decision and suggesting they were dealing with flawed migration laws introduced by the former Morrison government.
Cook expressed disappointment that Majid Jamshidi Doukoshkan, the accused in the Girrawheen home invasion, was granted bail in February for breaching curfew conditions, a decision that was not opposed by lawyers for the Commonwealth at the time. Cook believes this decision represented a missed opportunity to bring him back into custody. He also indicated that there are multiple parties who should shoulder the blame for the situation, including the High Court and the federal opposition, highlighting that the laws allowing the detainees to be released were brought in by the Morrison Liberal National Government and found to be flawed by the High Court.
One of the men arrested by WA Police over the weekend in relation to the Girrawheen assault and robbery is Majid Jamshidi Doukoshkan. The situation has raised concerns about the monitoring of former detainees and the potential risks posed to the community. Cook’s office is seeking clarity on the number of detainees still in the community and any potential gaps in monitoring or supervision that may exist. Despite the concerns raised, Cook did not directly blame the federal government for the situation, instead focusing on addressing the flaws in migration laws that led to the release of the detainees.
Cook’s comments come in the wake of increased scrutiny and questions regarding the handling of former detainees in the community. The High Court decision in November has brought attention to the issue of indefinite detention and raised concerns about the potential risks posed by released detainees. Cook’s office is seeking answers and explanations from the federal government to address these concerns and ensure that measures are in place to monitor and manage former detainees in the community. The situation highlights the complexities and challenges associated with immigration and detention policies and the need for effective oversight and supervision of individuals released into the community.
Despite the challenges and questions raised by the Girrawheen home invasion case, Cook emphasized the need for a collaborative approach to addressing the issues at hand. He acknowledged the efforts of the Albanese government in responding to the High Court decision and suggested that improvements to the migration laws introduced by the former government were needed to prevent similar situations from occurring in the future. Cook’s focus on working with federal counterparts and other stakeholders to address the gaps in monitoring and supervision of former detainees reflects a commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the community while navigating the complexities of immigration and detention policies.
In conclusion, the Girrawheen home invasion case has sparked a series of questions and concerns regarding the monitoring and supervision of former detainees in the community. WA Premier Roger Cook is seeking explanations and responses from the federal government to clarify the situation and address any potential gaps in oversight. While Cook expressed disappointment over the granting of bail to the accused detainee in February, he refrained from directly blaming the federal government, instead highlighting the need for improvements to flawed migration laws. The case underscores the importance of effective oversight and collaboration between different levels of government to prevent similar incidents and ensure the safety of the community.
