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Nearly 100,000 asylum seekers have arrived by plane to Australia in the past five years

A Virgin Australia plane is seen at Sydney Airport, Wednesday February 28, 2018. Virgin Australia's board has decided against delisting the airline from the ASX following discussions with major shareholders. (AAP Image/Peter Rae) NO ARCHIVING

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The Morrison government has strongly rejected claims the number of aeroplane arrivals seeking asylum in Australia is reaching a ‘crisis’ point.


More than 95,000 asylum seekers have arrived in Australia by plane over the past five years triggering fears over exploitation and slavery.

New figures have revealed about 80 people per day since the start of July have claimed protection after landing at an Australian airport.

But the Morrison government has defended its border protection policies, saying the number of arrivals actually dropped last year, compared to the previous one.

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