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Thousands of Hong Kong residents eligible to stay in Australia as safe haven visa extension kicks in – ABC News
As the Chinese Communist Party asserts itself in Hong Kong, Hongkongers in Australia have told the ABC they are relieved at the Federal Government’s decision to extend their visas.
When Claudia Ng* finished her studies at the Australian National University, she had intended to return to her native Hong Kong.
Key points:
- Almost 14,000 Hongkongers will benefit from having their Australian visas extended after a draconian national security law took effect
- The Federal Government says Hong Kong passport holders will provide a boost to jobs and the Australian economy
- China has slammed the decision to provide extended visas to Hongkongers, accusing Austr…
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