Australian Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese has expressed his disapproval of the bail granted to Majid Jamshidi Doukoshkan, who is accused of assaulting an elderly woman in Perth. The incident raises serious concerns about public safety and decision-making in bail processes.
Australian opposition leader Anthony Albanese has criticised the decision that led to Majid Jamshidi Doukoshkan, a former immigration detainee, being granted bail. Doukoshkan is accused of assaulting and robbing 73-year-old Ninette Simmons in Perth, after his release from detention. The alleged assault occurred following his controversial release, which did not include electronic monitoring as per the advice of the community protection board and prosecutors. The incident also involved an attack on Simmons’ husband and the theft of valuable jewelry.
Doukoshkan, originally detained following a high court ruling in November, had previously faced the court for curfew breaches. However, bail was granted and subsequent charges related to administrative errors on his visa were dropped. Albanese, expressing his disapproval of the bail decision, stated that such a decision would not have occurred under his discretion, and highlighted a lack of common sense in handling Doukoshkan’s release conditions. Nonetheless, he supported Immigration Minister Andrew Giles, indicating that the decisions were made independently of Giles’ direct influence.
Peter Dutton, another opposition figure, also voiced criticism towards the government’s handling of the situation, emphasizing the need for prioritising public safety. Amidst these concerns, Albanese reassured that measures would be undertaken to prevent similar incidents in the future, affirming the government’s commitment to community safety.
