When Palestinian mother Cassandra was granted an Australian visa she felt a surge of hope. While en route to Australia, she was told to turn around.
    • WoahWoah@lemmy.worldEnglish
      422·
      9 months ago

      “We decided not to let you in because the chance you won’t leave Australia seems pretty high given the fact that everything is being turned to rubble where you’re from. As such, we’re sending you back to where you’re from. Better rubble for thee than rabble for me! G’day!”

    • Lath@kbin.earth
      441·
      9 months ago

      Less of the fluff.

      Cassandra’s letter of cancellation, issued by the Department of Home Affairs, states: “As part of the visa application process, you were required to meet section 600.211 which states the visa applicant genuinely intends to stay temporarily in Australia.

      “The delegate considered the situation in your home country, including the current conflict, the internal displacement of persons and the difficult circumstances facing ordinary citizens there.

      “The delegate considered you never intended a genuine stay temporarily in Australia and therefore the visa was granted based on circumstances that never existed.”

      A spokesman for Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil said the government could not comment on individual cases.

      “The Australian government recognises that this is an incredibly distressing time for Australians with extended family members in Gaza,” the spokesman said. “All visa applicants undergo security checks and are subject to ongoing security assessments. The Australian government reserves the right to cancel any issued visas if circumstances change.”

      Basically the gov don’t want them to ask for asylum due to the state of war, which they pretty much have to grant.