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The immigration department detained him for a total of 253 days after he was picked up by NSW police on three separate occasions - once in 1999 and twice in 2003.

Prof McMillan said one of the department's biggest failures was in the identification process, with officers not even using fingerprinting to identify Mr T.

"The identification inquiries were ad hoc and lacked any sense of continuity or urgency," he said.

"There is ample evidence to support the view that some compliance officers believe that it is the detainee's responsibility to identify themselves.

"This reverse onus culture is especially inappropriate in a case such as this, where the detainee has limited capacity to meet this expectation." The immigration department today apologised to Mr T.

"This is a sad case for all concerned," DIMA secretary Andrew Metcalfe said.

"It highlights the difficulties the department, law enforcement agencies and others face dealing with people who have a serious mental illness." He said the department was addressing the reforms recommended by the ombudsman, including the need for immigration officers to interview detainees as soon as possible.

"These significant and meaningful changes show the department's recognition of its responsibilities and its commitment to meeting those responsibilities," Mr Metcalfe said.

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Gonzalez was detained under the Mental Health Act in 1998 and 1999 and was released in March 1999 when he became a voluntary patient.

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He is a strong advocate for inclusion in early childhood education.

"Sometimes things go wrong with the way a child's brain develops," says Hendren.

"That doesn't mean that a child should be limited from the benefits of interacting with other typically developing children.

Children who have developmental issues can start to overcome some of the roadblocks to normalcy, while their peers who are progressing normally can gain important leadership and acceptance skills.

Inclusion can work well for everyone." Contact: Karen Finney, UC Davis Health System Public Affairs, (916) 734-9064, karen.finney@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu.

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