Thousands of Afghan asylum seekers won't be allowed to settle in Australia

Mohammad Kazim Husseini (L) and Mohammad Mahdi Fazali (R)

Mohammad Kazim Husseini (L) and Mohammad Mahdi Fazali (R) Source: SBS-Fernandes

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The government has promised 3,000 extra places for Afghans within Australia’s existing offshore humanitarian intake, but thousands already here will not be allowed to stay.

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