Australia signs $400m deportation deal with Nauru

Australia has signed a controversial agreement with Nauru to deport former detainees without valid visas, committing $408 million upfront and $70 million annually for resettlement. Critics, including refugee advocates, argue this deal could lead to mass deportations of up to 80,000 individuals and undermine legal protections, as it allows for circumvention of natural justice principles in the deportation process.

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