Yes, UN treaties can have the effect of trumping national law.
But if it means public safety vs. observing a treaty, better to send them back, After all he promised to abide by the laws of Australia when he entered as an immigrant, anyone who breaks that promise and is convicted should be shown the door. Send them back.Even if they claim political persecution as a basis for admission to Australia, they failed or refused to keep their end of the admission bargain, and to boot work to recreate an Islamic State in Australia.
Hasta La Vista , baby!
He questioned how the gunman - killed in a hail of gunfire on Tuesday morning - managed to get permanent residency in Australia.
It was also vital the review looked into how Monis, who was known to security agencies, was on bail, was on welfare and had a gun licence despite such a long history of violence.
Mr Abbott confirmed that the hostage taker did demand to speak to him on Monday during the siege.
The prime minister was prepared to do whatever the police thought best in the circumstances.
“The advice from police was to have no contact with him,” Mr Abbott said