Labor’s ‘shameful’ last-minute immigration bill

7am

26-03-2024 • 18 mins

Yesterday, Labor’s emergency legislation on immigration detention was slammed by crossbenchers and the Greens as a “race to the bottom” on the way governments treat asylum seekers. But in the lead up to that move, criticisms that Labor is trying to be tougher than the Coalition on immigration laws have been growing louder.  So, why is Labor intent on being known for its hardline border policy? Today, national correspondent for The Saturday Paper Mike Seccombe on whether Labor is attempting to one up Peter Dutton on immigration.  Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: national correspondent for The Saturday Paper, Mike Seccombe

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