Asylum seekers sue the government for negligence

By Sarah Whyte and Natalie O'Brien
Updated December 20 2014 - 4:13pm, first published 2:47pm
Burns victim Iranian man Majid Karami Kamasaei. Photo: Supplied
Burns victim Iranian man Majid Karami Kamasaei. Photo: Supplied

An asylum seeker who suffered serious burns to his face in Iran before fleeing to Australia has initiated a class action in the Supreme Court against the Australian government, Transfield and the former security contractor G4S on Manus Island for negligence.

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