AUSTRALIA is being urged to open our borders to guest workers and migrants from Papua New Guinea to thank the nation for helping to process asylum seekers offshore on Manus Island.
As Immigration Minister Chris Bowen prepares to visit the remote processing centre today, PNG political leaders have urged Australia to "free up" visas for locals.
Foreign Minister Rimbink Pato said if Mr Bowen wanted to thank PNG for helping Australia tackle the people smuggling scourge, offering work opportunities and fast-tracked visas at Australian airports was one way.
"I want him to free it up so our people can go there and work in Australia and come back here," Mr Pato said.
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