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Secretary of the Department of Home Affairs Michael Pezzullo speaks during a Senate Inquiry at Parliament House in Canberra.

Secretary of the Department of Home Affairs Michael Pezzullo speaks during a Senate Inquiry at Parliament House in Canberra. Source: AAP

It has been revealed the Home Affairs Minister has personally intervened in tourist visa decisions at least 14 times since taking on the immigration portfolio four years ago.


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By Jessica Washington

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It has been revealed the Home Affairs Minister has personally intervened in tourist visa decisions at least 14 times since taking on the immigration portfolio four years ago.



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