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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
World
Tess McClure in Auckland

New Zealand denies entry to autistic daughter of immigrant couple

Arianna Alfonzo and her parents, Gail and Allan.
Arianna Alfonzo and her parents, Gail and Allan. Photograph: Alfonzo

A 12-year-old autistic girl from the Philippines has been barred from moving to New Zealand with her parents under immigration policies that reject people with disability or illness who may present a high cost to the health system.

The rules have been called “discriminatory” and “ableist” by advocates calling for reform.

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