Clinton and Abul Rizvi, former deputy secretary of Immigration, discuss reports that over 60,000 of 80,000 failed asylum seekers in Australia are allowed to stay, with full work and study rights. 

Government data shows these individuals, who initially arrived on work, study, or tourist visas, had their protection claims rejected but remain in the country. 

Out of those, around 61,525 have work rights on bridging visas, and 61,554 have study rights. Only 17 failed asylum seekers were removed from the country in the last two months.

Clinton and Abul Rizvi, former deputy secretary of Immigration, discuss reports that over 60,000 of 80,000 failed asylum seekers in Australia are allowed to stay, with full work and study rights. 
Government data shows these individuals, who initially arrived on work, study, or tourist visas, had their protection claims rejected but remain in the country. 
Out of those, around 61,525 have work rights on bridging visas, and 61,554 have study rights. Only 17 failed asylum seekers were removed from the country in the last two months.

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