PM criticised for claim that detainees are not refugees

Human rights advocates criticised the prime minister, Scott Morrison, after he wrongly claimed those held in detention for as long as eight years had not been recognised as refugees.

Australia’s harsh border policies have been thrust into the spotlight since the detention of tennis star Novak Djokovic at the notorious Park hotel in Melbourne, where dozens of asylum seekers and refugees are detained indefinitely.

Guardian Australia understands that there are 25 refugees and seven asylum seekers currently held in the Park hotel.