Medevac repeal: What it means for asylum seekers

Refugee advocates march down Swanston Street during a Palm Sunday Rally for refugees outside the State Library in Melbourne, Sunday, April 14, 2019. (AAP Image/Ellen Smith) NO ARCHIVING

The Melbourne Palm Sunday Rally for Refugees started at the State Library and marched down Swanston Street. Melbourne. Sunday, April 14th, 2019. Source: AAP

After much negotiation, the government has secured the repeal of the medical evacuation law, popularly known as “medevac” law, after making a secret deal with a cross-bench Senator.


What impact will this have on refugees?  Kulasegaram Sanchayan explores with refugee advocate, Dr Bala Vigneswaran and a refugee who has benefited from the "medevac" law.

 

 

 

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