Yeah, saw that headline a few days ago; it doesn't surprise me, also it's a remnant of the old hardline immigration policy under Howard and the new government apparently has this policy targeted for an overhaul so that detention for unlawwful non-citizens is more a last resort thing rather than madatory.

Yes, happened to someone I know once - the sad thing was, it was largely based on a misunderstanding and her mediocre English. She had no idea why it was happening, and she freaked. Last I heard tho', she'd gone to Switzerland to do Hospitality Management, which is certainly a step up from Perth.