Proposed legislation leaves migrant groups alarmed.

Australian Social Services Minister Dan Tehan speaks during House of Representatives Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra

Australian Social Services Minister Dan Tehan speaks during House of Representatives Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra Source: AAP

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The Federal Government has introduced legislation to parliament calling for an additional year of residency for migrants to access benefits.


Migrant-community groups say they are alarmed by proposed new laws which would make migrants wait longer to be eligible for welfare payments.


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