ROX• TV | Australia to send hundreds to Nauru in $1.6bn migrant resettlement

Australia has agreed to pay the Pacific nation of Nauru $1.6 billion over the next three decades to resettle hundreds of immigrants. This deal involves an initial payment of $408 million and $70 million annually thereafter. The agreement aims to provide financial support to Nauru for the proper treatment and long-term residence of individuals who have no legal right to stay in Australia. The deal has drawn criticism from human rights advocates, who warn of potential risks to individuals involved. Despite the agreement, Nauru retains the ultimate decision-making authority regarding acceptance, including those with prior criminal