Woomera, South Australia 1999, the future of the village looked bleak. However, the RAAF was set to take over the range following a long-term study of Defence needs through to 2035, which found that the Woomera Test Range was the only test and evaluation range left in the western world capable of testing the next generation of ADF defence systems within its land borders – and it could be utilized all year round given its climatic advantages. Additionally, the Federal Government decided to establish several immigration detention centres around the country to deal with a growing number of asylum seekers arriving by sea,
Immigration detention in Australia The current immigration detention program has been viewed as detrimental to Australia's interests in three ways: (1) the people subjected to the detention programs endure inhumane conditions, (2) those working in the detention centres often subjected to emotionally jarring situations and (3) Australia's reputation as a fair and just nation has been eroded or fractured. The government often cites deterrence to frame the context in which their policies operate, Timing is also of concern, with many refugees and asylum seekers reporting being detained for several years before receiving status determination from the government. While the immigration detention program draws some