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Tony Burke rejects farmers’ claims that immigration changes will increase food prices

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  • Reported by The Guardian and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:00:53 UTC.

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  5. Tony Burke rejects farmers’ claims that immigration changes will increase food prices

  6. Amid claims of ‘mass migration’, Labor hopes a measured approach will take the hot air out of the debate

  7. Oil prices fall as Saudi Arabia reportedly offers more crude via Hormuz after pipeline attack

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