Palestinian groups ‘relieved’ after Australia reverses visa cancellations for people fleeing Gaza

Some visas reinstated after further security checks but Amnesty urges government to provide clarity on vetting processes

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Palestinian groups and refugee advocates say they are “so relieved” that the federal government has reversed visa cancellations for people fleeing Gaza, after several were stranded on their way out last week.

Some of the visas have been reinstated after further security checks, but advocates have urged the government to provide further clarity on the vetting processes, to give assurance to other Palestinians with Australian visas who manage to get out of Gaza.

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