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Fact Check: Clive Palmer wrong on asylum seekers being paid more than pensioners

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Asylum seekers Age pension Independent politicians Australia
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Fact Check: Clive Palmer wrong on asylum seekers being paid more than pensioners
Description

Federal MP and businessman Clive Palmer claims Australia's senior citizens are paid less than newly arrived asylum seekers.
Verdict: Wrong

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Copyright:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation 2013
License type:
All Rights Reserved
Access Rights Type:
open
Post date:
26 May 2020

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