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Petition tabled in Parliament for migrants' parents be allowed into Australia

Independent MP Zali Steggall, Zadeh Oskouipour, Sophie Robinson and Monal Vachhani at a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra.

IIndependent MP Zali Steggall, Zadeh Oskouipour, Sophie Robinson and Monal Vachhani at a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra. Source: AAP

The definition of 'immediate family' is being challenged as Australians seek to be reunited with relatives from overseas.


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The definition of 'immediate family' is being challenged as Australians seek to be reunited with relatives from overseas.



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