The change will come into effect from today (Mon), with asylum seekers also being given three weeks to find a place to live outside of government-supported accommondation. Up to 100 asylum seekers on what's called a "final departure Bridging E Visa" will be affected. Shadow human services minister Linda Burney has told Sky News the Turnbull government has set a new low for its treatment of asylum seekers.
News Bulletin: The Opposition labels federal government cuts to asylum seeker support "cruel"
AAP Source: AAP
The Opposition says the Federal Government's decision to cut-off income support for asylum seekers, who have been transferred to Australia from Manus Island and Nauru for medical reasons, is "cruel".
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