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27 August 2026
Australia’s refugee intake to be slashed as Labor works to reduce migration amid One Nation pressure
Quota to fall by a third to Coalition-era levels in move that the Greens say makes Australia ‘meaner and weaker’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Currently set at 20,000 arrivals per year, the annual refugee quota will drop back to Coalition-era levels of 13,750 in 2027-28.
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