Labor's last-minute migration bill has been blocked

Refugee By Boat

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There are about 9,000 asylum seekers who arrived in Australia over a decade ago and who remain caught in a Coalition-era system designed to 'fast-track' their claims. On the other side emergency laws to give the immigration minister stronger powers to deport detainees have been held up and sent to an inquiry. This feature which is produced by Selvi explains more


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