Govt willing to consider NZ Manus refugee offer after US deal

A supplied undated image obtained Friday, November 17, 2017 of PNG authorities removing fences at the back of the Manus Island detention centre in Manus Island. (AAP Image/Supplied by Aziz, refugee of Manus) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

مقام های پاپوانیوگینی در حال برداشتن فنس های پشت مرکز بازداشتگاهی ویژه نگهداری از پناهندگان در جزیره مانوس در روز هفدهم نوامبر دو هزار و هفده Source: AAP Image/Supplied by Aziz, refugee of Manus

The Australian government is softening its language and says it may consider a refugee resettlement deal with New Zealand. But Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says his priority is completing the refugee deal with the United States first. It comes as senior Turnbull government minister is warning any New Zealand deal could affect diplomatic relations.



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