Overview
- The ABC photographed David Adeang entering Parliament House, with Tony Burke later calling their meeting productive and Penny Wong confirming a separate discussion about recent media reports.
- Nauru has received a fourth member of the NZYQ cohort, reported to have been flown from Yongah Hill and housed in temporary accommodation at a regional processing site.
- Australia’s agreement with Nauru is reported at $2.5 billion over three decades, with media detailing an upfront payment of $408 million and about $70 million in annual costs.
- Media investigations have reported alleged links between Nauruan contracts and a bikie-run labour-hire firm, with Greens senator David Shoebridge saying he will refer the matter to the National Anti-Corruption Commission.
- Home Affairs official Dr Derek Elias has alleged millions were paid for nonexistent or unnecessary offshore services, with Nauru-related contracts flagged for referral as opposition figures criticise secrecy around Adeang’s meetings.