Aussie version of 'Spiderman' still left fighting for residency

Homayon Hatami

Source: SBS

France’s decision to offer citizenship to its so-called “Spiderman hero” has raised questions about Australia’s own capacity to reward the heroic deeds of asylum seekers. Image: Homayon Hatami (SBS)


One Melbourne-based asylum seeker, also a world-class athlete, risked his life to save a woman from drowning.

But as this report shows, the man feels what he did has been overlooked.

 


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