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Soaliha Iqbal

A Perth Family Was Nearly Deported Bc Their Son Has Down Syndrome How Is This Still A Thing?

A Perth family is “over the moon” to have been granted permanent residence in Australia after they were nearly deported because their son has Down syndrome, which they were told was a “burden” on Australia’s healthcare system. The heartbreaking saga begs the question: why the fuck are we still deporting immigrants for having disabilities? Surely in 2023 we can acknowledge the ableism and racism of of it all? Aneesh Kollikkara and his wife Krishna
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