Tuvalu holds public consultations on Falepili Union agreement

In Tuvalu, public consultations are underway to discuss the Falepili Union agreement with Australia.Pacific Leadership Network for Nuclear for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament (APLN) and editor-in-chief of Global Asia.

Under the arrangement, 300 Tuvaluans can permanently resettle in Australia every year. In return, Australia has a say in the country's security agreements.

"Overall yes, it's a good thing for Tuvalu. The main concern is with how the actual migration opportunities play out for Tuvalu," said political researcher Dr Carol Farbotko from Griffith University.

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