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Migrants Discrimination

Dr Siyat Abdi and his family

Dr Siyat Abdi and his family Source: SBS

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. Frank Mtao reports.


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Source: SBS




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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. Frank Mtao reports.



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