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27 August 2026

Anger and confusion over Labor's planned refugee cuts

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Anger and confusion over Labor's planned refugee cuts

The Albanese government's plans to slash more than 6,000 places from its annual refugee intake have sparked anger and confusion within Labor, and prompted accusations it would amount to an "extraordinary betrayal" of the party's rank and file members.

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