The Federal Government's attempt to change immigration laws has failed. The legislation would have granted the Immigration Minister powers to compel those it seeks to deport to cooperate with immigration orders or face jail time. But the Coalition and the Greens are accusing the government of rushing the legislation. They've refused to back the changes and have called for an inquiry. 7.30's Sarah Ferguson interviews Shadow Home Affairs Minister James Paterson.

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