There are calls for all refugees on bridging visas to be given permanent residency, following the return of the Nadesalingam family to Biloela.
On Wednesday 15 June, it was announced the Nadesalingam family would receive permanent residency. Now, advocates are calling for all temporary visa holders to receive the same.
He describes the past 10 years as being in a state of constant limbo and says the treatment has been unjust.READ MORE "The [Nadesalingam] family ... have a very strong case to stay in Australia, and they also have a lot of community support," he said. They are now relying on immigration minister Andrew Giles using his special powers to allow them to stay. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said there is "no impediment" to the family settling in Biloela permanently.
Australia's policies, particularly Operation Sovereign Borders, have been criticised as both harsh and in violation of Australia's obligations under international law, which states that anyone has the right to seek asylum from persecution. "People smugglers are criminals and will use any means to earn a profit at the expense of others. In the case of people smuggling – it is people’s lives at risk."
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