Over 15 families deported annually because a member has a disability

Senator Jordon Steele-John and Custodio family

Senator Steele-John has criticised Australia’s immigration laws as ‘outdated’ and ‘discriminatory’ when it comes to disability. Source: AAP

An investigation has found over 15 migrant families living in Australia face deportation each year because a family member has a disability which does not align with immigration requirements. Disability advocacy groups are accusing the government of breaching human rights and are taking the matter to the United Nations. Preetinder Singh Grewal reports…



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