Leaked cabinet papers warn secret visa overhaul would create 'two-tier society', increase violent extremism

By James Massola
Updated November 30 2016 - 6:08pm, first published 4:09pm
Immigration Minister Peter Dutton. Photo: Andrew Meares
Immigration Minister Peter Dutton. Photo: Andrew Meares

A secret Turnbull government plan to radically reshape Australia's visas system could undermine social cohesion, increase the risk of violent extremism and create a "two-tier society", according to leaked documents marked "Protected: Sensitive - Cabinet".

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