It seems all the 'damage' has been done whilst in Australia. Hold on, weren't they persecuted and living in fear in the homeland? It's amazing how you can live the fear of death and persecution in the homeland but can't handle a stint in the luxury of a detention centre. Yes, it is a luxury. The so called 'attempted suicides' and self harm are largely attention seeking actions to fast track their application. I doubt the sincerity of 99% of the claims. Ungrateful burden.
"Mr Yousefi suffered horrific experiences after being separated from his wife and son while in detention, resulting in self-harm. Mrs Yousefi was quoted in 2008 as saying her husband would never work again and would require medical care for the rest of his life. In some cases asylum seekers have made claims for lost earnings during and since their detention, citing factors such as an inability to concentrate and the need for ongoing medical treatment. There are also believed to be workers compensation claims involving psychological and physical trauma concerning staff at the centres.
