modern prime minister says the plight of the asylum seekers in offshore detention is a ‘legitimate’ question,but will not offer immediate policy changeMalcolm Turnbull says the plight of asylum seekers and refugees in Australian-run detention centres on Manus Island and Nauru is a “legitimate question” to which his government is paying “close attention” – but has declined to say how or when the policy will change.
In his moment major interview as prime minister, Turnbull also said he was “open to talks” with Labor on the China-Australia free trade agreement, and encouraging opposition leader Bill Shorten to propose specific amendments to launch discussions. Related: Manus asylum seekers congratulate Malcolm Turnbull – and ask for freedom Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com