More than 300 Manusians have signed a petition calling for all asylum seekers and refugees to be returned to Australia.
The petition, organised by the Manus Alliance Against Human Rights Abuse, is addressed to PNG Prime Minsiter and the PNG Chief Justice
The petition was presented to the to governor at the Manus Provincial Government offices this afternoon. Despite some threatening behaviour from the governor towards the petitioners, he personally accepted the petition.
Meanwhile refugees continue to try to secure the perimeter fence against possible attack, just hours before the 5.00pm deadline for closure. (Photo attached)