Australian Officials Raise Refugee Background Check Concerns
Shadow Home Affairs Minister Jon Odriozem has called for increased transparency regarding the background checks of refugees traveling to Damascus. Concerns were raised about a specific cohort of refugees fleeing northern Syria who may pose a security risk to Australia. The opposition is demanding the government clarify the level of risk posed by these individuals.
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“Shadow Home Affairs Minister Jon O'Donniem says Labor needs to be upfront about if the cohort poses a risk. I'm concerned that there has been a lack of thorough background checking.”
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