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Government quietly relaxes controversial visa policy affecting people with disabilities

A controversial migration requirement that results in more than 15 people with disabilities or illnesses having their Australian visa application rejected each year has been quietly relaxed by the government after decades of campaigning by disability and immigration advocates.

Minister for Home Affairs Peter Dutton.
Minister for Home Affairs Peter Dutton. Source: AAP

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