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Immigration brouhaha rumbles on as Dutton hits out

The opposition's campaign to force Labor to strip Andrew Giles of his portfolio is gathering pace. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has accused the government of creating a "smokescreen" on visa cancellations, as New Zealand again hit out at Australia ahead of changes to a controversial ministerial direction.

As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese accused Mr Dutton of having a hand in the release of 1300 foreigners found guilty of crimes during his stint as immigration minister, the opposition leader said the attacks were a distraction.

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