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Canadian doctor loses Australian government job over citizenship

Dr Pam Rana was due to start her career with the Department of Veteran Affairs.
Dr Pam Rana was due to start her career with the Department of Veteran Affairs. Source: SBS

A Canadian doctor due to begin a new job in a government department last week has been told she is no longer eligible for the position because she is not an Australian citizen. The move comes as thousands of 457 visa holders across Australia face uncertain futures with new regulations coming into effect.


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By Abby Dinham

Presented by Zoran Subic

Source: SBS



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A Canadian doctor due to begin a new job in a government department last week has been told she is no longer eligible for the position because she is not an Australian citizen. The move comes as thousands of 457 visa holders across Australia face uncertain futures with new regulations coming into effect.



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