Also in 1999 , Australia provided $500,000 to Kosovar refugees in Australia to teach them how to avoid landmines before flying home .
This decision was quickly overruled by Prime Minister John Howard who authorised nearly 4,000 Kosovo refugees temporary visas to stay in Australia .
Also in 1999 , Australia provided $500,000 to Kosovo refugees in Australia to teach them how to avoid landmines before flying home .
This decision was quickly overruled by Prime Minister John Howard who authorised nearly 4,000 Kosovo refugees temporary visas to stay in Australia .