are all asylum seekers that arrive in australia required to be placed in mandatory detention

Answer 1

No, not all asylum seekers who arrive in Australia are required to be placed in mandatory detention. The Australian government has a policy of mandatory detention for all unauthorized arrivals, including asylum seekers, but there are exceptions. Some asylum seekers may be released into the community on a bridging visa while their asylum claims are being processed, particularly if they are considered to be vulnerable or have specific needs. Additionally, the Australian government has recently implemented community detention as an alternative to mandatory detention for certain groups of asylum seekers.