The Australian government is treating people who have a disability or a health issue differently from other prospective migrants and this is unfair. All people should have a right to equality under Australian law. They should not be denied entry, forced to leave Australia or be unable to make a new life here because of their health situation or disability. Welcoming Disability, a joint civil society campaign from Australian Lawyers for Human Rights (ALHR) and Down Syndrome Australia – has recently had a significant win with changes to the Migration Act 1958
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The Australian disabled community and disability sector have taken several major hits recently, nevertheless, advocates and their representative organisations persist.
Advocating for reform of Australia’s migration health laws, Welcoming Disability, a joint civil society campaign from Australian Lawyers for Human Rights (ALHR) and Down Syndrome Australia want to end discrimination against people with disabilities and health conditions.
Their mission notched up a significant win this month as Welcoming Disability shared news that the “Migration Regulations have been amended to introduce significant changes to the migration health requirements under the Migration Act 1958.”
Up until now, the potential cost of healthcare or community services to the Australian community meant children born and ordinarily resident in Australia may have been ineligible for a visa because of their disabilities or health conditions. Now they will be exempt from health-related criteria.
This is a positive step for migrant and disability communities. We look forward to watching as Welcoming Disability continue to engage with the Australian Government on this very important reform
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Tags: Disability and Migration Regulations, Visas for Disabled People
