Prime Minister Albanese stopped a plan to cut refugee places from 20,000 to 13,750. He reversed course after Labor MPs said they were angry and had not been consulted.
Why it mattersThe reversal shows deep disagreement inside Labor over immigration policy.
AustraliaAustralia's refugee intake will remain at 20,000 annually, meaning more humanitarian places available for people fleeing persecution.
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