Australia Begins Deporting Non-Citizens to Nauru Under Resettlement Plan
The first individuals deemed non-citizens by Australia have been relocated to Nauru under a new agreement between the two nations. This arrangement involves hundreds of people and is part of a multimillion-dollar deal.
Details of the Deal
The deal, signed last week by Nauru’s President David Adeang and Australia's Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke, has been reported to cost approximately $2.5 billion over 30 years. However, specific details remain confidential.
Implementation and Impact
- Refugee advocates confirm at least three men have been deported, with eight others detained for potential removal.
- The targeted group includes about 350 individuals, known as the NZYQ cohort.
- The removal process begins when Nauru issues a visa, which is then canceled by Australian authorities, leading to detention.
Operational Details
Refugee Action Coalition spokesperson Ian Rintoul stated that once Nauru issues a visa, Australian authorities cancel it and often detain individuals in the early morning hours. Some are given only a week's notice before removal to Nauru.
Author's summary: Australia is deporting non-citizens to Nauru through a costly and secretive agreement, which involves visa cancellations and early morning detentions of targeted individuals.