Suing over Howard’s camps

More than 60 former asylum seekers are seeking compensation for the psychological trauma they endured in Australia’s notorious Baxter detention centre. Now the lead case has stalled in the court system, delaying a decision. Rick Morton on the legacy of John Howard’s desert camps. Guest: Senior reporter for The Saturday Paper Rick Morton.  Background reading:  Government stalling on Howard refugee compo in The Saturday Paper  The Saturday Paper  The Monthly  For more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.