"The Australian government has agreed to pay the small Pacific island nation of Nauru some $1.6bn to resettle former detainees who have no legal right to remain in Australia, in the latest iteration of Australia's controversial offshore detention policies. Both governments signed a secretive deal last week under which Nauru will resettle up to 354 people who have no legal right to stay in Australia in exchange for an initial 408 million Australian dollar payment ($267m) and about 70 million"
"Independent Senator David Pocock said a snap Senate hearing on Wednesday night revealed that the agreement with Nauru to send asylum seekers there could cost the Australian government up to 2.5 billion Australian dollars ($1.6bn) over 30 years. The Senate hearing came after Australia's Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke announced last week that he had signed a memorandum with Nauru's president for the proper treatment and long-term residence of people who have no legal right to stay in Australia, to be received in Nauru."
Australia has agreed to fund Nauru to resettle up to 354 former detainees who have no legal right to remain in Australia, with an initial A$408 million payment and roughly A$70 million annually thereafter. Independent Senator David Pocock stated a Senate hearing revealed the arrangement could cost up to A$2.5 billion over 30 years. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke signed a memorandum with Nauru's president covering proper treatment and long-term residence for those received. Clare Sharp noted payments will flow only after people arrive. Nauru's president said the deal will support long-term economic resilience. Jana Favero described the deal as discriminatory, disgraceful and dangerous.
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