'The are deeply concerned. I don't think you can underestimate the level of anxiety and concern that communities have got.' 9News
Opposition leader Peter Dutton met with community leaders in Western Sydney following the federal government's decision to resettle 16 women and 42 children – all of whom are Australian citizens.Opposition leader Peter Dutton said people in the community just wanted to feel safe.
"The are deeply concerned. I don't think you can underestimate the level of anxiety and concern that communities have got," Dutton said.9News revealed this week the first cohort of women and children had returned to Australia this week and
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