October 16 2024:
Health Critiera waived for Disabled Children born in Australia
A new immigration law has been enacted, exempting #disabled children from meeting the #Health Criteria (Public Interest Criteria #4005/#4007).
This is a significant departure from Australian immigration laws ; prior to this change, families simply would be denied visas due to a family member failing the health criteria.
We commend the advocacy groups, including the Australian Human Rights Commission, for their tireless efforts in championing this important reform.
The child must have been born and ordinarily resident in Australia. This change applies to both pending visa applications and new applications.
