Why some migrants in abusive relationships don't receive help, and are deported
- Written by Marie Segrave, Associate Professor, Criminology, Monash University
Earlier this month, Bernadette Romulo, a Philippine immigrant to Australia, made a desperate plea to Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton to allow her to stay in the country to care for her children.
Bernadette came to Australia 11 years ago with her husband, who held a 457 visa (a temporary skilled-work visa), and two daughters. Following the...
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