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David Shoebridge on Labor’s ‘Trump like’ immigration proposals

Australian Politics

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Deportation Bill and Ministerial Powers

The chapter delves into the Greens reshuffle in the immigration portfolio, critiquing the government's deportation bill that grants extraordinary powers to the minister in compelling non-citizens. It discusses concerns about the bill's 'Trump-like' proposals and the implications of using migration as a bargaining chip between countries. The speaker strongly condemns the bill as cruel and racist while highlighting the lack of clarity and safeguards for asylum seekers.

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