The shadow Immigration Minister called on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to fly to Sri Lanka to meet with his counterpart after people smugglers allegedly told asylum seekers they would not be sent back by the new 'refugee-friendly' Australian government.
Border Force and Sri Lankan authorities have intercepted at least four boats of refugees bound for Australia following Labor's win at the Federal Election almost one month ago.
Mr Tehan told Sky News Australia he was not surprised by the words from people smugglers who would"do and say anything" to get money to fund their"evil trade". Shadow Immigration Minister Dan Tehan suggested Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visit Sri Lanka amid the country's economic and political crisis enticing refugees to Australia. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Crosling
The shadow Immigration Minister was then asked by Stefanovic whether he would support a refugee intake increase from Sri Lanka amid the crisis.
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