Proposed legislation leaves migrant groups alarmed

Migrant-community groups say they are alarmed by proposed new laws which would make migrants wait longer to be eligible for welfare payments.

Waziri wa huduma za jamii Dan Tehan akizungumza bungeni Source: AAP

The Federal Government has introduced legislation to parliament calling for an additional year of residency to access benefits.

The proposed changes would apply to new migrants from July the 1st.