Australia's Offshore Detention Costs: A Mystery
Update: 2025-12-01
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Australias offshore detention system on Nauru, once housing over a thousand, now holds fewer than a hundred. Despite the dramatic reduction, the government continues to allocate substantial funds to contracts designed for a larger population. Independent journalist Nick Feik highlights outsized and exorbitant fees paid by the Department of Home Affairs, suggesting these continued expenditures aim to keep the detention centers from public discussion. The Department has not provided a detailed explanation for the sustained high costs, prompting calls for greater transparency and accountability.
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