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Australians could be granted free movement rights in Britain after Brexit
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AUSTRALIAN citizens could be granted freedom of movement rights under post-Brexit plans being considered by the government.

Speaking during a visit to Canberra today, International Trade Secretary Liz Truss said that the government would “certainly” look at relaxing visa rules for Australian nationals as part of any new trade deal.

Ms Truss told a press conference that Britain and Australia had a “special link.”

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