Door Open for Climate Asylum Deals With Other Pacific Nations: Foreign Minister

Penny Wong said the door is open for ‘climate asylum seekers’ from other Pacific Nations following Australia’s agreement with Tuvalu.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Tuvalu Prime Minister sign a compact between the two nations at the Pacific Resort, Rarotonga, the Cook Islands, Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. AAP Image/Ben McKay

Australia has left the door open for other Pacific nations to sign up to security agreements, following a bipartisan deal with Tuvalu, Foreign Minister Penny Wong says.

Under the agreement, Tuvalu residents facing displacement from climate change will be able to resettle in Australia.