Resettle Nauru child refugees, two independents tell Australia PM


  • World
  • Monday, 22 Oct 2018

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks during the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games at the Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia, October 20, 2018. REUTERS/Phil Noble

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison should transfer child refugees off a remote Pacific detention centre, two independent lawmakers said on Monday in return for supporting his shaky government, a move that would be a major policy shift.

The Australian government has steadfastly refused to allow any refugees arriving by boat to enter the country.

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