Temporary visa holders get chance to permanently settle in Australia

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during Question Time in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Monday, February 13, 2023. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP / MICK TSIKAS/AAPIMAGE

Albanese government has announced nearly 20,000 refugees on temporary protection visas will now be able to apply to permanently resettle in Australia. The Labor party made the abolition of temporary protection visas an election promise, but refugee advocates say thousands of people have been left in limbo... while the federal opposition is warning it will entice people smugglers to ramp up their operations.

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