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Government reveals talks with Philippines on refugee resettlement

Immigration Minister Peter Dutton
Immigration Minister Peter Dutton Source: AAP

The Australian government has confirmed reports they are in talks that could result in the resettling of refugees from Manus Island to the Philippines. News Corp newspapers (oct 8) have reported Foreign Minister Julie Bishop was told by her Philippine counterpart in New York last week a $150 million deal would go ahead.


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The Australian government has confirmed reports they are in talks that could result in the resettling of refugees from Manus Island to the Philippines. News Corp newspapers (oct 8) have reported Foreign Minister Julie Bishop was told by her Philippine counterpart in New York last week a $150 million deal would go ahead.



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