Hunger strikes in immigration detention: Regulation 5.35 of the Migration Regulations 1994 (Cth)

Hunger strikes are common in Australia's immigration detention centres. The well-publicised hunger strikes on Manus Island earlier this year involved up to 700 detainees. Hunger strikes have long been used by detainees around the world as a last resort protest. They are often the only option available to detainees to gain attention or to demonstrate their free will.