Labor plans changes to refugee laws

By Angus Livingston and Daniel McCulloch
Updated February 11 2019 - 9:31pm, first published 9:29pm
Dr Paul Bauert wants medical transfers of asylum seekers to shift from politicians to doctors.
Dr Paul Bauert wants medical transfers of asylum seekers to shift from politicians to doctors.

The Home Affairs Minister will be able to ban asylum seekers from coming to Australia for medical treatment on character grounds if Labor can amend proposed new laws.