Epeabaka, Ex parte - Re Min for Immig

This matter concerned an application by Epeabaka for an order of habeas corpus, seeking release from immigration detention, against the Minister for Immigration. 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 order and whether it complied with the statutory requirements for the detention of non-citizens.

Hayne J considered the relevant provisions of the *Migration Act* concerning detention powers and the circumstances under which a non-citizen may be detained. His Honour examined the evidence before him regarding the applicant's immigration status and the basis for the detention. The Court applied the principles of administrative law, including the requirement for lawful authority for detention and the need for compliance with statutory procedures.

The application for habeas corpus was dismissed.