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Palestinian refugees appeal for long term humanitarian visas

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Palestinians who have fled the Middle East for Australia are appealing to the Albanese Government to grant them long term humanitarian visas, arguing they should get the same treatment as Ukrainians who escaped the conflict with Russia. Crossbench Senator David Pocock has backed their calls, while criticising Labor's humanitarian aid budget commitment.
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