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Federal government inks $400m deal with Nauru to resettle people who have 'no legal right to stay in Australia'

On Tuesday, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke introduced legislation to deport hundreds of foreign-born criminals released after a High Court ruling to Nauru under a $400 million deal.
The legislation follows the High Court’s November 2023 decision that indefinite detention of non-citizens without removal plans is unconstitutional and aims to circumvent delays caused by procedural fairness claims.
On Friday, Australia finalized an agreement with Nauru that includes an initial payment of $408 million and annual payments of $70 million to assist with long-term visa arrangements and the resettlement of individuals who are not authorized to stay in Australia.
Minister Burke stated that the memorandum focuses on the NZYQ group of approximately 350 deportees and includes commitments to ensure appropriate care and extended residency for those sent to Nauru, though critics have condemned the agreement as harsh and discriminatory.
The deal faces legal and human rights challenges, as UN bodies have ordered pauses on deportations due to risks of inhuman treatment, and advocacy groups warn it enables mass deportations without fair process.

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