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We can't compare Australia’s intake of Afghan refugees with the post-Vietnam War era. Here's why

  • Written by: Rachel Stevens, Research fellow, Australian Catholic University
We can't compare Australia’s intake of Afghan refugees with the post-Vietnam War era. Here's whyAMES Australia/Wikimedia Commons

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