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Kat Wong

'Divisive' coalition blamed for scapegoating migrants

Politicians are accusing each other of inflaming anti-immigration sentiment around the country. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

The opposition has been accused of fuelling violent, anti-immigration protests while Labor's lack of transparency has been blamed for stoking angst towards migrants.

Tens of thousands of protesters marched in rallies across Australia's major cities on Sunday, calling on the federal government to pause or slow the pace of immigration.

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