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Proposed legislation leaves migrant groups alarmed

 Canberra, Thursday, February 8, 2018

Australian Social Services Minister Dan Tehan speaks during House of Representatives Question Time at Parliament House . Source: AAP

Migrant-community groups say they are alarmed by proposed new laws which would make migrants wait longer to be eligible for welfare payments. The Federal Government has introduced legislation to parliament calling for an additional year of residency to access benefits.



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