Government Members' Minority Report - Senator David Johnston
| Chapter 1 - Introduction |
| Background to the inquiry |
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| Chapter 2 - Mr Chen Yonglin's request for political asylum |
Initial contact with DIMIA
DIMIA's version
Identity check
Discrepancies between Mr Chen and DIMIA's accounts of 26 May
The Migration Act 1958
Action taken on 26 May AM after Mr Chen delivered hisrequest for political asylum
Contact with senior executives in Canberra and DFAT
Conclusion |
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| Chapter 3 - The Minister's decision and Ministerial responses |
Territorial asylum/subclass 800 Visa
Concerns regarding refusal of territorial asylum visa |
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| Chapter 4 - The government's response to Mr Chen's request for political asylum |
DFAT's response after the Minister declines Mr Chen's request
DIMIA's response after the Minister declines Mr Chen's request
31 May 2005 Meeting
Did DFAT encourage Mr Chen to return to and contact the consulate
Further contact with Chinese consulate
DIMIA
DFAT
Summary
Government response to protection visa application
Further Possible breaches - Foreign Minister and DFAT
Conclusion |
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| Chapter 5 - Mr Chen's claims and support for them |
Mr Chen's claims
Persecution in China
Spying in Australia
Government response to allegations
Harassment of Australian citizens
Kidnapping allegations
Other issues raised with the committee
Treatment of Chinese nationals applying for protection
Questioning of Chinese nationals by Chinese officials
Conclusion |
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