Papua New Guinea's government has ordered an audit to investigate allegations of corruption in the Australia-funded refugee support program. The investigation comes after claims were made by a whistleblower within PNG's immigration authority that millions of dollars had potentially been misused. The deputy prime minister and minister for immigration, John Rosso, stated that the seriousness of the allegations and the Australian government's commitment to investigate the program necessitated their own audit.
Port Moresby from the air. Papua New Guinea ’s government is to investigate allegations of corruption in the Australia -funded refugee support program .Port Moresby from the air. Papua New Guinea ’s government is to investigate allegations of corruption in the Australia -funded refugee support program .
“I directed that the report should cover the current management of the program,” Rosso said, “the bilateral funding involved, and the process involved in the management of the funds with a list of all the service providers.” Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup
The agreement was to provide accommodation, health and other support services for refugees exiled to PNG by Australia as part of the offshore detention regime formerly run on Manus Island, before that centre was ordered shut by the PNG supreme court. Some refugees have been threatened with eviction from their accommodation. Several PNG businesses, including motels where refugees are housed, transport companies and security firms, are owed millions of dollars. OneOur Australian afternoon update breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what’s happening and why it mattersIn a letter sent to Rosso, the whistleblower alleged widespread corruption within the program – particularly surrounding the hiring of cars.
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