Australia's migrant intake hits 10-year low under Turnbull

Australia's permanent migrant intake has dropped by more than 10 per cent due to tougher vetting rules imposed by the federal government.

Huge crowds fill Pitt Street Mall and the CBD shopping district as they purchase their last minute christmas gifts on Christmas Eve in Sydney, Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2014. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins) NO ARCHIVING

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