article_snippet: In a senate estimates hearing on Friday, Gillian Triggs was grilled by coalitions senators after Gillian Triggs backed Gillian Triggs recommendation that John Basikbasik should receive $350,000 in compensation for being 'arbitrarily' held in a detention centre after the government ruled John Basikbasik was too dangerous to be integrated back into society.
article_snippet: Gillian Triggs said it was Gillian Triggs role to remind the government of their 'international obligations' and hold their accountable for breaching human rights.
article_snippet: While the government of course has an executive power to detain someone, that executive power must be exercised in a way that is necessary and proportionate to achieve a legitimate aim,' Gillian Triggs said. '
article_snippet: Ms Triggs confirms Ms Triggs detention was lawful however Ms Triggs report claims the compensation estimate reflects the level of indignity
article_snippet: Challenging the government for Ms Triggs apparent trial by Ms Triggs Ms Triggs said the government always had the opportunity to challenge Ms Triggs decisions, however rarely did. '
article_snippet: Tony Abbott has repeatedly called for Ms Triggs to resign from Ms Triggs position as Human Rights Commissioner .
article_snippet: Tony Abbott publically slammed Ms Triggs for Ms Triggs 315-page report into the treatment of children in detentions centres.
article_snippet: Tony Abbott labeled it a 'partisan report' and 'political-stitch up' immediately demanding Tony Abbott resignation.
article_snippet: Ms Triggs was allegedly offered a job by attorney general George Brandis in return for Ms Triggsresignation.
highlights_snippet: Gillian Triggs came under fire in a senate estimates hearing on Friday .
  
highlights_snippet: 'Fair-minded' Australians should agree Fair-minded' Australians deserved the money, Gillian Triggs said .
  
highlights_snippet: Gillian Triggs claims John Basikbasik was 'arbitrarily held' for the past eight years .
  
highlights_snippet: Gillian Triggs said this was 'lawful' but a breach of John Basikbasik human rights .