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An immigrant risks his health to avoid being deported

'Paul' and his family are facing a possible return to China after seven years in Australia

'Paul' and his family are facing a possible return to China after seven years in Australia Source: Supplied

A man originally from China was told he failed Australia's visa health requirements because of the cost of his hepatitis-B medication.


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By Beth Smoleniec, Maani Truu

Presented by Beth Smoleniec

Source: SBS



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A man originally from China was told he failed Australia's visa health requirements because of the cost of his hepatitis-B medication.



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