Foreign Minister denies UN accusation Australia reneged on refugee deal
Australia's Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop Source: AAP
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says the Australian government's position has been clear and consistent throughout negotiations about a controversial deal to resettle asylum seekers and refugees in the United States. It follows accusations from the head of the United Nations refugee agency that Australia misled the UN while seeking its support for the deal.
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says the Australian government's position has been clear and consistent throughout negotiations about a controversial deal to resettle asylum seekers and refugees in the United States. It follows accusations from the head of the United Nations refugee agency that Australia misled the UN while seeking its support for the deal.
