Australia Liberalizes Refugee Policy

TPS has been eliminated in Australia in favor of more permanent status for refugees:

Jane Cowan reports for ABC News:

The Budget contained some good news for refugees, with the Federal Government abolishing the previous government’s controversial Temporary Protection Visa System (TPV).

The decision means hundreds of refugees whose residency status was previously uncertain will receive permanent residency, and they will be able to apply to bring their families to Australia.

Burmese refugee Maung Khin, whose name has been changed to protect his identity, came to Australia in fear of persecution in his home country.

He has been on a temporary protection visa but now he will be granted permanent residency and all the rights that come with it. Click here for the rest of the story.

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