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Yesterday, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke unveiled the government’s new migration plans, more than a month after he was supposed to. It comes as the discussion about Australia’s migration system heats up, with Labor, One Nation and the Coalition all vying for votes on one of the country’s most contentious issues. In today’s podcast, we’ll break down Burke’s latest policy, how it could work and the state of Australia’s migration system. Sign up to our newsletters here! Host: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimons Producer: Orla Maher Video Editor: Imogen…
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