Peter Dutton under fire for calling asylym seekers, innumerate and illiterate

Peter Dutton

Peter Dutton Source: AAP

Immigration minister Peter Dutton has warned that an increase in the refugee intake would see many innumerate and illiterate asylum seekers languishing in welfare dependency. The comments have been widely criticized by the opposition, the Greens and refugee advocates.



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