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Dutton meets homeland chief in Washington

Immigration Minister Peter Dutton has landed in Washington, where he will meet officials from the US Department of Homeland Security.

Australian Immigration Minister Peter Dutton
Australian Immigration Minister Peter Dutton Source: AAP

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Peter Dutton might be meeting the head of the US Department of Homeland Security but the border protection minister remains tight-lipped on whether he will get a similar department.

Mr Dutton has touched down in Washington for a catch-up with secretary John Kelly amid renewed reports the Turnbull government will soon announce a new homeland security portfolio.

"All of the machinery of government stuff is an issue for the prime minister but obviously the government is keen to do whatever we can to make sure that we continue to stare down the (terrorism) threat," he told 2GB's Ray Hadley on Thursday.


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