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Government warned economy at risk by reduction in permanent migration

Australia's permanent migration intake expected to fall
Source: SBS

Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton says the cut is partly due to the government listening to "community concerns" but migrant and business groups say the reduction in the intake could have negative consequences.


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By Greg Dyett, James Elton-Pym, Marija Zivic

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Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton says the cut is partly due to the government listening to "community concerns" but migrant and business groups say the reduction in the intake could have negative consequences.



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