Proposed legislation leaves migrant groups alarmed

دن تهان وزیر خدمات اجتماعی استرالیا

دن تهان وزیر خدمات اجتماعی استرالیا Source: AAP

Migrant-community groups say they are alarmed by proposed new laws which would make migrants wait longer to be eligible for welfare payments. The Federal Government has introduced legislation to parliament calling for an additional year of residency to access benefits.



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