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

Laura Beth Bugg at Toronto airport

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

Australian expats are helping to form a network to give refugees previously detained on Manus Island and Nauru a fresh start in Canada under the country’s unique private refugee sponsorship program.


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By Evan Young

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Australian expats are helping to form a network to give refugees previously detained on Manus Island and Nauru a fresh start in Canada under the country’s unique private refugee sponsorship program.



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