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Ministers criticise Abbott's call for cutting immigration numbers

Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton criticises Tony Abbott's call for cuts

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Former prime minister Tony Abbott's calls to dramatically reduce Australia's immigration intake have received a frosty reception from Cabinet ministers.

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