Australia's humanitarian intake will rise to 10-year high, but still short of Labor's pledge. SBS News

Australia is raising its annual humanitarian program intake from 17,875 to 20,000 people.

"With more people displaced worldwide than ever before, the Albanese Labor government is stepping up to play its part in the global resettlement effort in a responsible way," Immigration Minister Andrew Giles said.

Australia's humanitarian intake will rise to 10-year high, but still short of Labor's pledge. SBS News