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Australian Social Services Minister Dan Tehan speaks during House of Representatives Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra, Thursday, February 8, 2018. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING
Australian Social Services Minister Dan Tehan speaks during House of Representatives Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra, Thursday, February 8, 2018. Source: AAP

The Federal Government's proposed new laws applicable from 1st July would make migrants wait three years to be eligible for welfare payments.

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The Federal Government's proposed new laws applicable from 1st July would make migrants wait three years to be eligible for welfare payments.

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