Australia confirms refugee resettlement deal with the United States

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The government has announced a one-off deal to resettle refugees in the United States. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has revealed few details about the agreement, which will be administered by the United Nations High Commission on Refugees.


 Image: Australia's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Australia's Immigration Minister Peter Dutton speak to officials during a tour of the Australian Maritime Border Command Centre in Canberra (AAP)


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