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Government defends making Australians apply for exemption to go home

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Passengers check in at Sydney airport Source: Getty Images

Australians living overseas must now apply for an exemption to leave after a visit to Australia.


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By Anna Henderson, Tom Stayner, Marcus Megalokonomos

Presented by Marcus Megalokonomos

Source: SBS



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Australians living overseas must now apply for an exemption to leave after a visit to Australia.


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