Australia’s deportation deal with Nauru to cost $2.5b

Australian taxpayers will be slugged $2.5 billion over 30 years to deport hundreds of former immigration detainees to Nauru under a “secret” deal. The Albanese government signed a memorandum of understanding with Nauru, offering more than $400 million upfront and then $70 million each year. The agreement will allow Australia to transfer up to 354 … Continue reading Australia’s deportation deal with Nauru to cost $2.5b