On a global scale Australia has very little impact in terms of climate so if anyone was paying reparations the majority wouldn’t be from Australia would it?

It’s obvious why Tuvalu ceded independence of certain rights and that’s because they’re on the pathway to no longer existing and they want stability and security from a prosperous and trustworthy country.

Of course the deal is in Australia’s interest.

If you think nations act without their interests in mind you are extremely naive. This is just realpolitik.

If it’s the best option Tuvalu has it makes sense to make the deal, if there was a better deal they’d have made it.

Did you expect a free handout?

Tuvalu could have made a deal with China. Maybe you should ask why they saw Australia as the better option.

You realise that number will gradually increase and everyone will have a pathway to Australian citizenship?

Australia is a contributor to global warming but pretending a nation with the tiny population Australia has could turn the tide isn’t going to help anyone.

And nothing ever comes free in geopolitics.

What is the problem you see with Australia / Tuvalu relations?

https://www.dfat.gov.au/geo/tuvalu/australia-tuvalu-falepili-union-treaty