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Anna Katrina Sevilla

83-Year-Old UK Sex Offender Who Molested a Nine-Year-Old Said 'It's All Good' After Australia Reinstated His Visa

An 83-Year-Old British sex offender who molested a 9-year-old girl while another child was present, had his Australian visa reinstated (Credit: Pexels)

An 83-year-old British national who was convicted of sexually abusing a nine-year-old child in Australia has had his permanent Australian visa reinstated by an immigration tribunal, prompting public outcry and family objections.

The Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) overturned a previous decision to cancel Edward James Kilbey's visa, which had been automatically revoked after his conviction for sexually molesting the girl.

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