Australia to send hundreds to Nauru in $1.6bn migrant resettlement deal
Summary
The Australian government has agreed to pay Nauru $1.6 billion over 30 years to resettle 354 migrants who cannot remain in Australia legally. The arrangement includes an initial payment and annual payments for Nauru to accept these individuals. This is part of Australia's ongoing approach to managing migrants through offshore detention.Key Facts
- Australia will pay Nauru $1.6 billion over 30 years for resettling up to 354 people.
- The agreement starts with an initial payment of $267 million and then $46 million each year.
- The deal is part of Australia's policy to manage migrants who have no legal right to stay in Australia.
- The agreement was formalized last week through a memorandum signed by Australia's Home Affairs Minister and Nauru's president.
- Nauru, one of the smallest countries in the world, is expected to benefit economically from the deal.
- Australia previously used Nauru for offshore detention of asylum seekers starting in 2001.
- A Senate hearing revealed concerns about the financial implications, potentially reaching $2.5 billion AUD.
- Not all 354 individuals are guaranteed to be sent to Nauru, as the island will make final decisions on acceptance.
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