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 federal government is facing pleas to protect Afghan nationals in Australia on temporary visas by extending their visas indefinitely and to implement an emergency humanitarian intake plan.
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