'For the past decade, we have been denied freedom and credit cards so have been unable to purchase a home, travel, study, and advance our careers.' Via sbspersian
Betia Shakiba, a law student and refugee activist, came to Australia on a ramshackle boat with her family at the age of 14.
“The Labor party has promised to end protection visas, increase refugee intakes, and ensure fair processing for all refugees,” she said.“However, we need them to follow through and deliver on their promises. I am determined to keep advocating on behalf of underrepresented refugees.” Nevertheless, she said she was one of the luckier ones in that she had received a scholarship from the University of Victoria.
“There are many limitations, my job applications get rejected in many instances only because of my visa status and I cannot find the job that I want.” She claimed many people, including herself, felt they had been “…living as second-class citizens and being marginalised and excluded.”
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