Good morning. Australian funds meant to be used for the welfare of exiled asylum seekers have “gone missing”, according to a whistleblower within Papua New Guinea’s immigration authority. The whistleblower also claims that police investigations into corruption within the PNG Immigration and Citizenship Authority have been abandoned due to political pressure. But PNG’s chief migration officer said the allegations were false.
Meanwhile, an Australian family trapped in Gaza have told us they are running out of bread, water and medications as they seek a way to escape the besieged territory. It comes as Hamas has released two Israeli hostages, with hopes rising that up to 50 more may soon have their freedom.
