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Morrison hits back over racism claims
Created on Monday 04 March 2013 Written by Editorial staff
Shadow minister for immigration and citizenship Scott Morrison has returned fire over what he says are baseless accusations of racism.
The Coalition frontbencher has come under fire for proposing that when any asylum seekers are out in the community on bridging immigration visas, the local neighbourhood should be informed.
Referring to the current government's "hear no truth, see no truth, speak no truth" approach on border policy, Mr Morrison told 2GB's Ray Hadley that those who dare to speak up about the failure of Labor are vilified and labelled racist.
He explained: "It's just straight out - I remember three years ago ... when we were talking and we'd say that if the government ...
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Created on Monday 04 March 2013 Written by Editorial staff
Prime minister Julia Gillard has refused to stop reforms to the 457 immigration visa system, saying that the scheme is "out of control". Businesses have urged the government to rethink its desire ...
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Created on Friday 01 March 2013 Written by Editorial staff
A number of skilled workers are manipulating the controversial 457 immigration visa scheme to try and get through the back door into Australia. Hospitality is one of the areas of concern, with foreign ...
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