PoliticsAustralia politics live: John Howard warns against country-based immigration bans

Former prime minister John Howard has cautioned political parties against banning migration from particular countries, arguing that terrorism cannot be prevented simply by halting immigration or excluding entire categories. Neither major party has proposed such a permanent migration ban, while One Nation supports restrictions on people from countries listed by the foreign affairs department as “do not travel”.

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