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Pressure mounts after setting a deadline for asylum seekers in Australia

Immigration Minister Peter Dutton in parliament

Immigration Minister Peter Dutton in parliament Source: AAP

Advocacy groups are accusing the Federal Government of changing the rules after setting a deadline for thousands of refugee applications from asylum seekers now in Australia. Immigration Minister Peter Dutton has set what he calls a non-negotiable cut-off date of October the 1st for asylum seekers to make protection claims or face the threat of deportation. Interview with Amir Awad, lawyer, Blackstone Water House and Zouki.



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