Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australia will only be resettling Afghanistan nationals who have come through the “official humanitarian program”.
“We will not be offering a pathway to permanent residency or citizenship, we will not be allowing people to enter Australia illegally, even at this time,” he said.
“We will be supporting Afghans who have legitimate claims through our official and legitimate processes, we will not be providing that pathway to those who would seek to come any other way.”
Mr Morrison said the government has resettled approximately 8,500 Afghans into Australia and has plans to allow 3,000 visas this year.
“Australia, at the very least, through our official channels, will be processing – we believe – at least 3,000 in the current financial year and we believe more can be accommodated potentially within our existing arrangements,” he said.
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