Migrant healthcare issues, skilled workers prioritised amid visa backlog, and an AFL history-maker

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Migrant healthcare issues, skilled workers prioritised amid visa backlog, and an AFL history-maker
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The healthcare issues facing migrants and refugees in Australia

Millions of migrants and refugees around the world face worse health conditions than in their host communities,. Local advocates say the finding rings true, with migrants facing "significant issues" that extend beyond the cost of accessing healthcare. There are even more significant hurdles for refugees, who face a "nightmare" situation even if they have access to Medicare.

. He's the first person to have grown up in Papua New Guinea and gone on to play the game. Adding to his watching family's excitement, he kicked a goal with his first touch of the ball. Oea told SBS News that he is "keen to inspire now that I am playing AFL".COVID-19 cases are surging across the country, and while federal, state and territory governments are resisting reinstating some of the mandates previously seen during the pandemic, there's plenty of new advice.

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