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The quadrangle at the University of Sydney Source: AAP

After eight years in Australia, two sisters have been offered places to study Advanced Medical Science but their Safe Haven visa means they'll have to pay $100,000 each for the course.


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By Emily Jane smith, Maya Jamieson, Abdullah Alikhil

Presented by Peggy Giakoumelos

Source: SBS



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After eight years in Australia, two sisters have been offered places to study Advanced Medical Science but their Safe Haven visa means they'll have to pay $100,000 each for the course.



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