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Call to change 'archaic' partner visa rules amid pandemic

Amelia and Bowie on their wedding day

Amelia and Bowie on their wedding day Source: Supplied

Couples are calling for Australia's offshore partner visa rules to be overhauled over concerns they are being forced to take return trips out of Australia amid the COVID-19 pandemic to have visas granted.


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Couples are calling for Australia's offshore partner visa rules to be overhauled over concerns they are being forced to take return trips out of Australia amid the COVID-19 pandemic to have visas granted.



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