‘Record’ 100,000 people seeking asylum who remain in Australia

Of that number, 72,875 have had their claims refused but are yet to be deported according to government figures

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There are a record" 100,000 people who have sought asylum onshore who remain in Australia including 72,875 whose claims were refused who are yet to be deported.

Abul Rizvi, a former deputy secretary of the immigration department, said there is no simple solution" to the policy failure, which leaves people vulnerable to labour market exploitation.

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