Anger and confusion over Labor's planned refugee cuts
The Albanese government's plans to slash more than 6,000 places from its annual refugee intake have sparked anger and confusion within Labor, and prompted accusations it would amount to an "extraordinary betrayal" of the party's rank and file members.
Australia's annual refugee intake is set to decrease by a third. The current quota of 20,000 arrivals per year will be reduced to 13,750 in 2027-28, returning to levels last seen under the Coalition.
The reduction comes as Labor faces increasing pressure from One Nation to lower migration levels. One Nation MPs have recently offered varying interpretations of their migration plan, which they have been highlighting for months.
The Greens have responded to the quota reduction, stating that it makes Australia "meaner and weaker".
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