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'The number of refugees being held on Nauru has increased sixfold in six
months, raising questions about the future of the detention centre that was
empty at one stage last year.
Despite the facility being vacant in June 2023, advocates say there are now 96
people being held on the Pacific island, up from 15 in February.
The detention centre is holding dozens of people who have made it to
Australia's coastline by boat, something Opposition Leader Peter Dutton blames
on "weak" messaging and a drop in air and sea patrols.
Refugee Council of Australia figures show 273 people were either intercepted at
sea or arrived by boat in 2022 and 2023, compared with 174 in the previous five
years.
Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil said funding for Operation Sovereign Borders
had never been higher.'
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
