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Pressure grows to end ‘double standard’ on Australian visas for Palestinians fleeing conflict

Pressure grows to end ‘double standard’ on Australian visas for Palestinians fleeing conflict



Palestinian advocacy groups want the Labor government to give those fleeing Gaza a humanitarian pathway like those offered to Afghans and UkrainiansFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastPressure is mounting on the new home affairs minister, Tony Burke, to offer more than just “lip service” to newly arrived Palestinians in Australia left on temporary visas without the ability to work or receive free healthcare.The Palestinian community and refugee advocacy groups are urging the veteran Labor frontbencher to offer those fleeing Gaza a special humanitarian pathway like those offered to Afghans in 2021 and Ukrainians in 2022.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/article/2024/aug/01/australia-visas-palestinian-refugees-tony-burke

Author : Sarah Basford Canales

Publish date : 2024-08-01 00:00:28

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