INTERVIEW: The persistent employment struggles of refugees

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John van Kooy is lead author of a new report into the employment difficulties faced by refugees from the Australian Institute of Family Studies. Source: Supplied

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A significant new report has been released by the Australian Institute of Family Studies tracking the long-term employment struggles faced by refugee workers. Sandra Fulloon spoke to report author John Van Kooy about his team's findings.

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