Australia will formally refuse to join UN migration pact

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison Source: AAP

The Federal Government has announced it will formally refuse to sign up to a key international agreement guaranteeing safe migration between countries.


Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the United Nations pact would compromise Australian interests. 

He has been accused of ignoring a global dilemma.


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