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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Paul Karp Chief political correspondent

Coalition to help pass bill that would see Australia pay third countries to take unlawful non-citizens

Dan Tehan and Peter Dutton
Dan Tehan, pictured left with opposition leader Peter Dutton, indicated the Coalition was likely to help Labor pass a migration bill allowing Australia to pay third countries to accept unlawful non-citizens. Photograph: Mike Bowers/The Guardian

The Coalition is set to help Labor pass a controversial migration bill allowing Australia to pay third countries to accept unlawful non-citizens, subject to a one-week inquiry that may recommend minor changes.

On Tuesday the opposition immigration spokesperson, Dan Tehan, indicated likely support by saying the opposition wants “to help and support the government keep the community safe”.

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