Australian politics live: Burke rubbishes claims of ‘mass migration’ and denies One Nation influenced Labor’s policy

Australian Labor Party's Shadow Minister for Immigration, Tony Burke, has denied claims that his party's immigration policy was influenced by One Nation. He also dismissed suggestions of 'mass migration' in Australia. This denial is significant because it addresses concerns raised by politicians like Barnaby Joyce, who accused Labor of copying One Nation's ideas on immigration. The controversy highlights the sensitive nature of immigration policy in Australia, which can have a major impact on the country's economy and population growth.

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