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Australia to increase refugee intake but only for 'persecuted minorities'

Tony Abbott promised to take in 12,000 Syrian refugees while confirming that Australia will begin airstrikes against IS in Syria

Protesters carry placards at a 'Welcome Refugees' rally in Sydney on 29 September 2013 (AFP)

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Published date: 9 September 2015 11:54 BST | Last update: 9 years 7 months ago

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