Govt willing to consider NZ Manus refugee offer after US deal

PNG authorities removing fences at the back of the Manus Island detention centre in Manus Island.

PNG authorities removing fences at the back of the Manus Island detention centre in Manus Island. Source: AAP

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The Australian government is softening its language and says it may consider a refugee resettlement deal with New Zealand, but only after it completes the deal with the US first.

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