Senator, community groups show support for Filipina mother facing deportation

Australian Greens Senator Andrew Bartlett

Source: AAP

In the final part of this report, Bernadette Romulo shares the struggles of coming to grips with the possibility of getting separated for life from her 8-year-old son. Image: Greens Senator Andrew Bartlett


Australian Greens Senator Andrew Bartlett appeals to Immigration Minister Peter Dutton to hear the family's appeal to stay in Australia to care for Bernadette's young son.

Bernadette Romulo is Filipina, a temporary resident of Australia, and a mother of three. She is now at risk of getting deported back to the Philippines together with her daughters in May.


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