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Australia's Asylum Seeker Crisis Deepens

Updated 2026-07-20 05:10 UTC 1 source Negative

A survey found that many asylum seekers on Nauru are skipping meals due to financial strain, despite Australia spending over $9 million per person last year.

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The Guardian

Australia spent more than $9m for each asylum seeker held on Nauru last year – so why can’t they afford to buy food?

Many of the more than 100 people awaiting processing on the tiny Pacific island are skipping meals to make ends meet, a new survey has found<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jul/20/australia-news-live-anthony-albanese-pauline-hanson-labor-one-nation-angu

2026-07-20 04:43 UTC