Australia says it is in talks to potentially resettle refugees that tried to reach its shores illegally in the Philippines.
Australian Immigration Minister Peter Dutton said both countries had yet to reach a mutually beneficial agreement.
A similar deal with Cambodia has been criticised as an expensive failure.
Asylum seekers who try to reach Australia by boat are currently being held at offshore detention centres in Nauru and Papua New Guinea.
Australia says its measures - supported by both the main political parties - have deterred human traffickers and saved lives.
However, activists have reported harsh conditions and abuses at the offshore camps, and are urging Australia to soften its stance. Full story...
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Australian Immigration Minister Peter Dutton said both countries had yet to reach a mutually beneficial agreement.
A similar deal with Cambodia has been criticised as an expensive failure.
Asylum seekers who try to reach Australia by boat are currently being held at offshore detention centres in Nauru and Papua New Guinea.
Australia says its measures - supported by both the main political parties - have deterred human traffickers and saved lives.
However, activists have reported harsh conditions and abuses at the offshore camps, and are urging Australia to soften its stance. Full story...
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