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An immigrant risks his health to avoid being deported

'Paul' and his family are facing a possible return to China after seven years in Australia

After living in Sydney for seven years, a man originally from China was told he failed Australia's visa health requirements because of the cost of his hepatitis-B medication.


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By Maani Truu, Bethan Smoleniec

Presented by Louie Tolentino

Source: SBS




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After living in Sydney for seven years, a man originally from China was told he failed Australia's visa health requirements because of the cost of his hepatitis-B medication.


The man is now risking his health to have the decision overturned.


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