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Meet the Australians helping ex-Manus refugees get a fresh start in Canada

Laura Beth Bugg at Toronto airport

Laura Beth Bugg (third from left) at Toronto airport Source: Supplied

A group of Australian expats has helped to form a network providing refugees previously detained on Manus Island and Nauru with a fresh start in Canada. They're pulling it off under Canada's unique private refugee sponsorship program, and with a little help from the internet.


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Presented by Bích Ngọc

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A group of Australian expats has helped to form a network providing refugees previously detained on Manus Island and Nauru with a fresh start in Canada. They're pulling it off under Canada's unique private refugee sponsorship program, and with a little help from the internet.



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