Vanstone denies bungling Ervin case
Friday 18 July, 1997 (5:17pm AEST)
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Federal Employment Minister, Amanda Vanstone, denies she has
bungled the case of visiting American activist Lorenzo Ervin.
As Acting Immigration Minister, Senator Vanstone ordered the
deportation of Mr Ervin because of concerns about the character of
the former Black Panther.
That order has been overturned by the High Court.
Immigration Minister, Phillip Ruddock has cut short an overseas
trip, sparking claims by the Opposition that he has returned to
clear up the matter.
Mr Ruddock says his return is not specifically related to Mr Ervin
and Senator Vanstone says she handled the case properly.
"Look, I'm perfectly satisfied with what we did in the Ervin
matter," she said.
"Mr Ruddock's back and if he choses to continue to reassess Mr
Ervin's visa that's a matter for Mr Ruddock."