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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Sarah Basford Canales

‘Massive betrayal’: Iranian nationals with valid tourist visas blocked from entering Australia for six months

Tony Burke
The home affairs minister, Tony Burke, announced on Wednesday the control determination order would apply to all Iranians on tourist visas for the next six months. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AP

Iranian tourists will be banned from entering Australia for the next six months after the home affairs minister, Tony Burke, triggered tough new immigration laws over concerns visitors may not be able to return to Iran.

The ban will apply to around 6,800 Iranians with valid tourist visas – though some may still be given the chance to enter the country under special consideration.

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