Perth refugees on temporary visas say they were in disbelief when they learned they would be eligible for permanent residency — along with social security, bank and student loans.
"She understands that it is not going to be an immediate fix," he said.
Abdullah Shahabi and Salem Askari , joined here by advocates in Perth, at an event calling for the federal government to overturn the policy in 2022. He said it also lifted an emotional weight that had taken a toll on himself and his wife over the years. The elimination of Temporary Protection Visas and Safe Haven Enterprise Visas, an election promise by the Labor government, came into effect on Monday.
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