Labor’s ‘shameful’ last-minute immigration bill

<p>Yesterday, Labor’s emergency legislation on immigration detention was slammed by crossbenchers and the Greens as a “race to the bottom” on the way governments treat asylum seekers.</p><p>But in the lead up to that move, criticisms that Labor is trying to be tougher than the Coalition on immigration laws have been growing louder. </p><p>So, why is Labor intent on being known for its hardline border policy?</p><p>Today, national correspondent for <em>The Saturday Paper</em> Mike Seccombe on whether Labor is attempting to one up Peter Dutton on immigration. </p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Socials: </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> national correspondent for <em>The Saturday Paper</em>, Mike Seccombe</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>