A convicted criminal migrant who self-identifies as an Aboriginal has had his visa cancellation reversed consequent to Direction 99.
A convicted criminal migrant from Sudan , who identifies as Aboriginal , has had his visa reinstated as a result of Immigration Minister Andrew Giles ’ Direction 99.
The AAT reversed a decision to cancel RCWV’s visa and his prospect of deportation, citing Direction 99 introduced by Immigration Minister Andrew Giles in January. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman “I have been accepted by the Indigenous people of this country through its customs and tradition in a smoking ceremony.
Direction 99 instructs the AAT to make “ties to Australia” a primary consideration during visa determinations.
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