Tony Burke backs Gaza visa process amid Opposition criticism
Home Affairs minister Tony Burke was asked by SBS about the vetting process for Palestinians from Gaza who have come to Australia as the government faces criticism from Opposition leader Angus Taylor.
Last week, Taylor used his first major policy speech to argue Australia’s migration system had been exploited by “self-serving” arrivals, proposing a hardline crackdown that includes Trump-style social media vetting, tougher deportation measures and a stricter test of national values.
The Opposition’s proposal includes a review of Palestinians from Gaza admitted following October 7 in 2023, a cohort Taylor singled out as an example, arguing they should face a rigorous re-evaluation.
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