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PM resists push for NZ refugee deal after Labor, crossbench offer 'compromise'

Labor is willing to support the 'lifetime ban' if the New Zealand deal goes ahead - on the condition it only applies to that cohort of refugees. The PM says he will not 'horsetrade' on borders.

Scott Morrison
Source: AAP Image/Lukas Coch

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By Peyman Jamali, James Elton-Pym



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