By MATTHEW VARI
PRIME
Minister Peter O’Neill has reaffirmed that the resettlement of asylum seekers
in the country would be put through following stringent consultation processes
before being carried out.
“We are
still working through a legislative framework which the minister for foreign
affairs and immigration is taking charge of that,” he said.
“Of course
we need to consult as wide as possible in doing that once legislation is put in
place with a proper policy guideline also."
He said that
at no point would there be any resettlement taking place without- taking into
consideration the complexities in various parts of the country.
“No
resettlement will take place until all stakeholders are happy and give consent
to it.”
“Many of the
resettlement will take place in communities throughout the country where some
people may not accept that kind of resettlement exercise.”
We accept
that and that is why consultation is necessary.
He added
that the Minister for Foreign Affairs and his team are working closely with all
officials to ensure that the new frameworks are acceptable for all
stakeholders.
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