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Warnings to would-be asylum seekers at Commonwealth Games

Weightlifter Simplice Ribouem

Weightlifter Simplice Ribouem, former Cameroon refugee now Australian Commonwealth Games medallist. Source: SBS

The government has cautioned athletes looking to seek asylum at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, but experts say anyone has the right to apply once they are in Australia.


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The government has cautioned athletes looking to seek asylum at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, but experts say anyone has the right to apply once they are in Australia.



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