Australia not contributing enough to Syria appeal: Oxfam

International aid group Oxfam says Australia isn't contributing its fair share to the international humanitiarian appeal for Syria.

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Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan.

International aid group Oxfam is calling on wealthy nations, including Australia, to commit to collectively taking at least five percent of Syria's three million refugees, and to increase aid donations.

Oxfam also wants foreign countries to stop arming parties in the country's conflict.

In a new report, it criticises much of the international community for leaving Syria's immediate neighbours to shoulder the burden of the massive refugee exodus.

Spokeswoman Steph Cousins told Angelo Risso Australia isn't contributing its fair share.

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