PM resists push for NZ refugee deal after Labor, crossbench offer 'compromise'

Labor is willing to support the 'lifetime ban' if the New Zealand deal goes ahead - on the condition it only applies to that cohort of refugees. The PM says he will not 'horsetrade' on borders.

Prime minister Scott Morrison has rejected a "compromise" offered by Labor and the crossbench over its controversial legislation for a lifetime ban to stop refugees held on Manus Island and Nauru ever entering Australia.

Scott Morrison has rejected a "compromise" offered by Labor and the crossbench MPs. Source: AAP

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