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Australia And Nauru Sign Multimillion-Dollar Agreement

Australia and Nauru sign a significant agreement granting Australia veto power over Nauru's third-party agreements, focusing on mutual security and economi...

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Nauru agrees to give Australia a veto right over a range of pacts with third nations including China

Australia has announced a multimillion-dollar agreement with Nauru that gives Australia a veto right over a range of pacts the tiny Pacific atoll might want to enter with third countries including China

The Independent UK

At first glance, Australia’s new treaty with Nauru seems to be a win-win. But questions remain

At first blush, today’s announcement that Australia and Nauru have signed a security treaty offers something for both countries. Australia increases its influence in a region in which it feels threatened by China. Nauru receives economic assistance and reliable banking services.

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China locked out of Nauru security in Australian pact

Australia needs to agree to Nauru entering a security or banking agreement with a third country after signing a treaty to prop up the Pacific nation's budget.

AAP

Four foreign nationals removed from Australia after reportedly being found on remote NT island

Australian government won’t say if four reportedly found on Croker Island have been taken to country of departure, of origin, or to regional processing centre on Nauru

The Guardian - AU

We knew offshore detention was bad for the mental health of people seeking asylum. Our new research shows exactly how bad

For more than a decade, mandatory offshore detention has been a cornerstone of Australia’s strategy to deter people who arrive by boat to seek asylum. Then there’s onshore detention where people without a valid visa are held in centres and transit accommodation on mainland Australia.

The Conversation

Danish immigration minister hails 'valuable' Nauru tour

Opponents of an offshore asylum seeker processing centre on Nauru urge Denmark's immigration minister not to borrow from Australia's border security playbook.

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Landmark settlements for children detained in Nauru

Two children held in offshore detention in Nauru have secured settlements with the Australian government over harm caused to them in a protracted legal battle.

AAP

Deep Sea Mining Opponents Hope To Score Regulatory Win

Opponents of deep sea mining hope to take a potentially significant step toward an international moratorium on Friday, as the sector's top international authority considers what could snowball into a key regulatory text.

International Business Times

New economic prospects needed for 'chameleon' Nauru

The tiny Republic of Nauru is highly dependent on revenue from Australia. Could it follow Tuvalu and sign a comprehensive treaty with Canberra?

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'No change' in Nauru resettlement deal with New Zealand

New Zealand should still resettle 96 asylum-seekers detained in Nauru despite its reservations, Australian officials say.

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Adeang: China support can 'transform' Nauru

Australia's offshore detention centre has not blunted Nauru's reputation, president David Adeang says.

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NZ's Peters follows Wong in Pacific tour de force

New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters will lead a delegation of six Kiwi MPs to the Solomon Islands, Nauru and Niue this week.

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NZ Foreign Minister Winston Peters on Pacific mission

A high-level delegation of New Zealand ministers and MPs will head to Solomon Islands, Nauru and Niue next week.

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Gopal Baglay appointed as India's next high commissioner to Nauru

Gopal Baglay has been appointed as India's next High Commissioner to Nauru, with residence in Canberra, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Albanese meets with Nauru leader to boost Pacific ties

The prime minister has had one-on-one talks with Nauru President David Adeang, focusing on bolstering links with the Pacific nation..

The Guardian - AU

Four Vietnamese people found near Broome as Australia’s asylum boat policy under strain

Exclusive: ‘Unauthorised maritime arrivals’ arrive near WA town after two other boat arrivals in last week

The Guardian - AU

Australia will seek to return Rwandans to PNG after unauthorised arrival in Torres Strait

Government will require that the five men who claimed asylum will not be sent to a country where they face persecution

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'Irresponsible' comments encourage people smuggling: PM

The prime minister has again gone on the offensive after Peter Dutton's latest attack on Labor's record on border security, accusing him of "making things up".

The Guardian - AU

Western Australia boat arrivals: what are the current laws and policies on asylum seekers?

Both Labor and the Coalition support boat turnbacks, offshore detention and third-country resettlement. Are there any policy differences between the two major parties?

The Guardian - AU

More than 20 people arrive by boat in remote part of Western Australia

Australian Border Force confirms operation as Peter Dutton claims Labor has ‘lost control of our borders’

The Guardian - AU

Australia paid companies linked to suspected drug and weapons smuggling to run offshore detention, review finds

Home affairs minister Clare O’Neil says review shows offshore processing ‘used as a slush fund by suspected criminals’

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China restores diplomatic relations with Nauru, isolating Taiwan further

China and Nauru have restored diplomatic relations, further isolating Taiwan. Nauru recognizes Taiwan as part of China, despite opposition from Taiwanese c...

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China and Nauru Formally Resume Diplomatic Relations

Foreign ministers of the two countries sign a joint communique marking the resumption of ties, agreeing to exchange ambassadors ‘as soon as possible’

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Nauru cutting Taiwan ties 'doesn't shift power balance'

Nauru has become the first nation to break diplomatic ties with Taiwan and recognise the Chinese government in Beijing following the election in Taipei.

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