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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Paul Karp

Australian judge overturns deportation of former US marine, citing Alex Hawke’s lack of personal consideration

Immigration minister Alex Hawke’s refusal to revoke a visa cancellation has been successfully challenged by former US marine Joseph Leon McQueen.
Immigration minister Alex Hawke’s refusal to revoke a visa cancellation has been successfully challenged by former US marine Joseph Leon McQueen. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

Alex Hawke’s decision to deport a former US marine has been overturned because he was directed to “sign here” by stickers on his brief without sufficient personal consideration of the case.

Joseph Leon McQueen successfully challenged the immigration minister’s refusal to revoke his visa cancellation in a federal court judgment handed down on Wednesday. Guardian Australia understands that Hawke will appeal the decision.

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