Deporting babies: some things just aren’t funny

Some of Australia's most popular comedians have signed a letter calling on the government not to deport children to Nauru.
[This is archived content and may not display in the originally intended format.]

Photo: Richard Watts

A group of 100 Australian comedians, including Adam Hills, Celia Pacquola, Claire Hooper and Rod Quantock OAM have called on the government to allow 37 refugee babies to be allowed to stay in the country.

In an open letter, the comedians condemn the Turnbull Government’s plans to send 267 people in total – including babies and children – back into detention.  

Unlock Padlock Icon

Unlock this content?

Access this content and more

Performing Arts Editor
About the Author
To contact the ArtsHub news desk email editor@artshub.com.au. Keep up-to-date with the latest industry news; be part of the conversation and an engaged arts community by following ArtsHub on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Tumblr.