Federal MP Andrew Wilkie has utilized parliamentary privilege to reveal alarming whistleblower claims regarding threats of violence against refugees deported to Nauru by Australia. These allegations come in light of recent laws passed by the Nauru government, which empower officers monitoring the deportees to use 'reasonable force' and to restrain individuals. Reports suggest that members of the NZYQ cohort have been subjected to derogatory remarks and threats upon arrival. Wilkie highlighted concerns that deportees could face vigilante violence rather than formal justice. Currently, 12 individuals have been deported, with many more awaiting deportation under a controversial $2.5 billion deal. Advocates, including Sanmati Verma from the Human Rights Law Centre, are urging the Australian government to cease deportations, citing the potential for state-sanctioned violence and the impact on families in Australia. The whistleblower's testimony raises serious questions about the treatment of these individuals and the accountability of the Australian government in its deportation practices.