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No quick fix for asylum seekers: PM

Source: The Midday Report
Published: Thursday, July 29, 2010 2:35 AEST
Expires: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 2:35 AEST

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has addressed Opposition calls for tough action on asylum seekers and promised a national strategy for people with disabilities.

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Tags: federal-government, labor-party, liberal-party, disabilities, refugees, programs-and-initiatives, gillard-julia, crime-prevention, federal-elections, australia

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