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Australia promises 15,000 places for Afghans in humanitarian and family visa program

Afghans trying to leave the country following the Taliban takeover

Afghans trying to leave the country following the Taliban takeover Source: AAP

The Australian government says it will provide at least 15,000 places for Afghans through its humanitarian and family visa program over the next four years.


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By Ellie Mitchell, Tom Stayner

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The Australian government says it will provide at least 15,000 places for Afghans through its humanitarian and family visa program over the next four years.



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