Overview
- An independent English translation read into Hansard shows Nauru’s president saying deportees on 30‑year visas could “go home” over time, raising refoulement concerns.
- At least four people from the NZYQ cohort have been transferred to Nauru, with multiple reports putting the number at five and some identified as recognised refugees.
- The government has withheld its own translation and the memorandum of understanding, citing risks to international relations and securing a court non‑publication order.
- Greens senator David Shoebridge read alleged AUSTRAC extracts into the Senate claiming suspicious transactions linked to President David Adeang and ex‑president Lionel Aingimea, including payments tied to a Canstruct subcontractor.
- In court filings the Commonwealth argues it has no legal duty to assess whether Nauru is a prudent destination or to consider post‑removal harm, as crossbenchers and advocates push for an immediate pause and formal inquiries.