Amid claims of ‘mass migration’, Labor hopes a measured approach will take the hot air out of the debate
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The home affairs minister’s message was immediately endorsed by employer groups, who over recent days have made it clear that steps to arbitrarily slash migrant numbers would compound already severe skills shortages and hurt businesses, especially those in the regions.
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