Locals gather as part of "Let Them Stay" effort across the country

A group of locals joined in with a nationwide effort last night to call for children who are being sent back to Nauru to be allowed to remain in Australia.

As the protests around the country unfolded, WA has added itself to the list of states offering to give a home to asylum seekers.

Even Premier Colin Barnett last night said he had a strong personal objection to children being detained.