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Australia politics live: Labor warned against changing work rights for visa holders amid ‘scapegoating’ of immigrants

The Guardian World Sunday 16 August 2026, 21:08 UTC By Krishani Dhanji 1 min read
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Dozens of non-profit groups urge Labor not to limit work rights for temporary migrants. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCommunity groups and migrant advocates urge Labor against rule changesDozens of non-profit groups, multicultural advocacy organisations and social service agencies have urged the federal government not to proceed with changes to limit work rights for temporary migrants.

Dozens of non-profit groups urge Labor not to limit work rights for temporary migrants. Follow today’s news live

Community groups and migrant advocates urge Labor against rule changes

Dozens of non-profit groups, multicultural advocacy organisations and social service agencies have urged the federal government not to proceed with changes to limit work rights for temporary migrants.

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