October deadline for asylum seekers causing depression

7500 người tầm trú phải nộp đơn xin bảo vệ

7500 người tầm trú phải nộp đơn xin bảo vệ Source: AAP

Women and children are emerging as the worst affected in a rush for asylum seekers to fill out claims to avoid deportation ahead of an October deadline.


One woman says it's led to widespread anxiety and depression, as free legal services struggle to keep up with demand.


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