117,500 asylum seekers pending decisions or deportation in Australia, with 80% claims rejected.
Australia's asylum seeker claims have reached a six-year high, with 117,500 individuals pending decisions or deportation. The Labor government has allocated $275 million to expedite processing, yet significant backlogs and delays persist, leading to concerns over non-genuine claims. In the 2023-24 financial year, over 25,000 protection visa applications were submitted, predominantly from Vietnam, China, and India, with more than 80% of claims rejected.
September 21, 2024
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