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Nauru President Makes Unannounced Canberra Visit, Meets Burke and Wong

The visit coincides with early transfers of NZYQ deportees under a $2.5 billion, 30-year agreement.

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.