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VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on Peter Dutton’s refugee comments

Immigration Minister Peter Dutton’s incendiary remarks about refugees may resonate electorally. But, as Michelle Grattan explains, they will also come at a cost.

University of Canberra acting vice-chancellor Frances Shannon and Michelle Grattan discuss the impact of Dutton’s comments on Australia’s international reputation, the issue of class in this election, and Labor’s plan to lift the freeze on the indexation of the Medicare rebate.

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