Hundreds of asylum seekers facing possible deportation after missing deadline

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A boat carrying asylum seekers intercepted off Western Australia Source: File: AAP

Hundreds of asylum seekers could be facing deportation after missing a deadline to apply for protection visas, according to data from the Department of Immigration. Most got their applications in before the deadline - but not all. Image: A boat carrying asylum seekers intercepted off Western Australia (File: AAP)



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