Migrant welfare wait laws pass big hurdle

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Proposed laws to force migrants to wait up to four years before accessing a raft of welfare benefits have passed the first stage in the Federal Parliament.The progress comes after Labor – having originally opposed the lengthy waiting period – agreed with the government on a range of amendments, out of concern negotiations would otherwise […]

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