The letter urges Australia to follow in Britain and Canada's footsteps and dramatically increase its refugee intake from Afghanistan from 3,000 to 20,000.
The letter calls for an increase in Australia’s humanitarian intake and action to resettle interpreters, guides and other personnel involved in Australia’s mission in Afghanistan.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Afghans who try to get to Australia by boat will not be accepted, as the government works on a larger refugee intake for Afghanistan.
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