Labor MPs angry and confused over government's planned cuts to refugee intake | ABC NEWS

The Home Affairs minister's office has said refugee places will be cut by a third next financial year, falling from 20,000 places to Morrison-era numbers of 13,750.

The move has shocked several Labor MPs, who told the ABC they did not expect the proposed cuts, which have not been canvassed in any caucus forums.

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