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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Police recruit denied entry over daughter's autism deemed a healthcare and community services burden
SHATTERED DREAMS: His daughter had not met the legislated health requirements which was partly to restrict public expendditure on healthcare and community services. Despite his daughter having 2 jobs and volunteering with the Scout and Guide movement; and planning to study hairdressing... The family has been denied visas by the Immigration Department.
It is one of several decisions disability advocates have branded "discriminatory".
Read more about 'Shattered Dreams' and other disability rights issues in news.com.au:
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