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"It narrows Australia's margin for error and it forces selectors into decisions they'd hoped they wouldn't have to make this early," he added.

The package, modelled on the stricter approach brought in by Denmark's centre-left government, makes refugee status temporary, narrows the appeal process and threatens visa bans on countries that block returns.

Hearts' draw in Paisley, coupled with Celtic's victory, narrows the gap at the summit of the table to six points.

The more bullish scenario would be a deal that narrows eligibility—say, by age or income—but keeps subsidies for longer.

Like addiction or phobia, it narrows lives and corrodes resilience.