There are now over 100,000 asylum seekers in Australia, the vast majority of whom will wind up living in the shadows of society. It’s a staggering number, but how did this happen?

Last week, it was reported that “a record number of asylum seekers are arriving in Australia by plane, with more than 2000 new arrivals every month”. Opposition immigration spokesperson Dan Tehan said the Albanese government had been asleep at the wheel, while deputy opposition leader Sussan Ley demanded a “crackdown”.

Peter Dutton is a former minister for immigration. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged to........

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