The story of Ahmed Al-Kateb has far-reaching consequences for individual liberty. Mr Al-Kateb wanted to go home to Palestine, but the High Court decided he could be held indefinitely in Australia despite committing no crime. 

One constitutional law expert describes this "shocking case" as one which "shows us how even very clever judges sitting on the High Court can sometimes make terrible mistakes". 

Music in this episode:

- 'China Town' by Audiobinger (CC BY-NC 4.0 license)

- 'Dream Big' by Audiobinger (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license)

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