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Hundreds of serious criminals lose Australian visas

More than 800 serious criminals were stripped of Australian visas in 2018, with about 100 involved in child sex offences or child exploitation.

Minister for Home Affairs Peter Dutton speaks to the media during a press conference in Sydney, Thursday, November 22, 2018.
Minister for Home Affairs Peter Dutton Source: AAP

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Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton.
Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton. Source: AAP

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By Heba Kassoua, Stephanie Andary

Presented by Al Bayt Baytak

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