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Tit-for-tat political posturing over foreign students' work rights

Immigration Minister rejects accusations of a government backdown. Watch Grant Walker's interview with Iain Lees-Galloway and Michael Woodhouse.

Brent Edwards Thu, 09 Aug 2018

Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway has scoffed at accusations his government has backed down on its plans to change work rights for foreign students.

Mr Lees-Galloway says if that is the best the National Party can say, then the government must have got it right.

On Wednesday the

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Brent Edwards Thu, 09 Aug 2018
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