Applicant A269-2003, Ex parte - Re Manager of Baxter Immigration Detention Centre & Anor

This matter concerned an application for an order of habeas corpus brought by Applicant A269-2003 against the Manager of the Baxter Immigration Detention Centre and the Minister for Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs. The applicant sought release from immigration detention. The application was heard by Hayne J in chambers.

The central legal issue before the court was whether the applicant was lawfully detained under the provisions of the *Migration Act 1958* (Cth). Specifically, the court was required to consider the validity of the detention in light of the applicant's circumstances and the relevant legislative framework governing immigration detention.

Hayne J considered the provisions of the *Migration Act* relating to the detention of non-citizens. His Honour applied the principles established in cases concerning the lawfulness of immigration detention, focusing on whether the detention was for a purpose authorised by the Act and whether it was for a duration that was reasonably necessary. The court examined the evidence presented regarding the applicant's immigration status and the reasons for their continued detention.

The application for habeas corpus was dismissed.