Cormann and Dutton downplay chances of Australia accepting New Zealand refugee deal

Mathias Cormann reiterates claim government made no deal with Jacqui Lambie for her support repealing medevac laws

Senior Morrison government ministers have continued to downplay suggestions the government could accept the New Zealand offer to resettle refugees in offshore detention, amid ongoing speculation about the terms of an arrangement made with Senate crossbencher Jacqui Lambie.

Mathias Cormann reiterated on Sunday that the government had made no deal with Lambie in exchange for her support in repealing the medevac laws earlier this week.

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