The Moss Review, established in October 2014 by the then Immigration Minister Scott Morrison, was released on Friday. The review, by former Integrity Commissioner Philip Moss, investigated two separate claims relating to the Regional Processing Centre in Nauru. The review heard evidence of rape and sexual assault, finding that many detainees on Nauru were concerned about their safety and privacy in the centre. The review also found no evidence to substantiate the allegations that Save the Children employees had encouraged protests or acts of self-harm.
The Moss Review published 19 recommendations, including a review of the dismissal of the Save the Children employees. The Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Peter Dutton stated that the department had accepted and responded to all 19 recommendations. Save the Children CEO, Paul Ronalds, responded by agreeing to work with the government on a review of the dismissal. He also called on the government to immediately end its practice of mandatory and prolonged detention. Prime Minister Tony Abbott was criticised for his response to the Moss Review, following an interview on talkback radio station 2GB.
Former Nauru Chief Justice Geoffrey Eames criticised the Nauruan government, expressing concern about the health and safety of asylum seekers and refugees on the island
Refugees who have been settled on Nauru spoke out about their lives on the island. In a series of covert interviews, the refugees, who have been settled on five year visas, reported mental health problems and sexual and physical violence.
The Italian home affairs ministry released a planning paper, suggesting that Egyptian and Tunisian naval units play a role in rescuing asylum boats off the coast of Libya. According to this plan, Egyptian and Tunisian operations should be supported, technically and financially, by the European Union.