‘Indefensible’: alleged child abuse survivor takes on Albanese government over $2.5bn Nauru deal
Abdul, a 29-year-old Hazara man, is facing imminent deportation to Nauru, prompting his lawyers to challenge the legality of the move under Australia's constitution. His case raises serious concerns due to allegations of past sexual abuse by a carer while he was a minor in Australia. The Albanese government's $2.5 billion deal with Nauru has faced multiple legal challenges as it continues to deport non-citizens.
- ▪Abdul's lawyers have filed a legal challenge to prevent his deportation to Nauru.
- ▪He was allegedly groomed and sexually abused by a carer after arriving in Australia as a minor.
- ▪The Albanese government has sent at least nine non-citizens to Nauru under a controversial agreement.
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Lawyers for Abdul have launched a bid to prevent the 29-year-old’s imminent deportation to Nauru by challenging its compatibility with Australia’s constitution. Composite: Victoria Hart/Getty imagesView image in fullscreenLawyers for Abdul have launched a bid to prevent the 29-year-old’s imminent deportation to Nauru by challenging its compatibility with Australia’s constitution. Composite: Victoria Hart/Getty imagesAustralian politics‘Indefensible’: alleged child abuse survivor takes on Albanese government over $2.5bn Nauru deal Lawyers of Hazara man who was allegedly sexually abused by carer launch bid to prevent imminent deportation to Pacific island Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Sarah Basford CanalesWed 20 May 2026 11.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on…
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