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Dutton accused of 'fearmongering' over claim refugees will clog hospitals

Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton's comments have been criticised by refugee advocates and Labor.

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Source: AAP

Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has been accused of "fearmongering" after he said Australian citizens will be “kicked off” healthcare waiting lines at the expense of asylum seekers transferred under the new medevac law.

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By Jameel Karaki

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