Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the government’s deal with Nauru was “hardly secret.”

But the agreement to deport hundreds of non-citizens to live in the tiny Pacific nation was signed on Friday August 29 and only acknowledged publicly the following weekend, with key details – including a potential $2.5 billion price tag – emerging in the days afterwards.

At the same time, parliament has passed laws to speed up the process, stripping natural justice from deportation decisions.

Today, journalist Denham Sadler on the former immigration detainees the government is desperate to deport – and whether sending them to Nauru breaches Australia’s legal obligations.


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Guest: Journalist, Denham Sadler

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the government&rsquo;s deal with Nauru was &ldquo;hardly secret.&rdquo;
But the agreement to deport hundreds of non-citizens to live in the tiny Pacific nation was signed on Friday August 29 and only acknowledged publicly the following weekend, with key details &ndash; including a potential $2.5 billion price tag &ndash; emerging in the days afterwards.
At the same time, parliament has passed laws to speed up the process, stripping natural justice from deportation decisions.
Today, journalist Denham Sadler on the former immigration detainees the government is desperate to deport &ndash; and whether sending them to Nauru breaches Australia&rsquo;s legal obligations.
 If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
 Socials: Stay in touch with us on Instagram
Guest: Journalist, Denham Sadler
Photo: AAP Image/Lukas Coch

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Australia’s definitely-not-secret deal with Nauru

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