Current Affairs - International - Discussion

Australia signed a $267 million deal with Nauru to manage the relocation of non-visa holders. The arrangement involves a significant financial commitment, including an upfront payment of A$408 million and an annual payment of A$70 million for managing deportees. Nauru, a small Pacific island nation, has long been central to Australia’s offshore refugee processing system. The deal came in the wake of a 2023 High Court ruling in Australia that ended indefinite detention practices. While Australia views the deal as a migration control measure, it has been heavily criticized by human rights groups for potentially breaching international refugee protection laws.