The first group of 40 asylum-seekers arrive in mini-buses shortly after landing on Manus Island, Papua New Guinea, formally bringing into effect the Regional Settlement Arrangement on Thursday. Photo: AFP
The first group of 40 asylum-seekers arrive in mini-buses shortly after landing on Manus Island, Papua New Guinea, formally bringing into effect the Regional Settlement Arrangement on Thursday. Photo: AFP
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PNG asylum solution to cost Australia A$1b

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Updated: 2:53pm, 2 Aug, 2013

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The first group of 40 asylum-seekers arrive in mini-buses shortly after landing on Manus Island, Papua New Guinea, formally bringing into effect the Regional Settlement Arrangement on Thursday. Photo: AFP
The first group of 40 asylum-seekers arrive in mini-buses shortly after landing on Manus Island, Papua New Guinea, formally bringing into effect the Regional Settlement Arrangement on Thursday. Photo: AFP
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