Politicians call for more help for Australians stranded overseas

Australians stranded overseas have blasted the Morrison government for not doing enough to aid those still desperate to return home.

Australians stranded overseas have blasted the Morrison government for not doing enough to aid those still desperate to return home. Source: Supplied

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