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National
Erin Handley

Australia to prioritise humanitarian visas for Myanmar nationals fleeing military coup

Myanmar nationals living in Australia are welcoming a move from the Australian government to prioritise them in seeking onshore humanitarian protection visas.

At least 800 people within Australia have sought refuge since the military overthrew the elected government in their homeland, plunging the South-East Asian nation into chaos.

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