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Indians Receive Most Number Of Visas Under Family Violence Provisions In Australia
Indian nationals are receiving more visas under family violence provisions than any other nationality, according to figures from The Department of Home Affairs obtained by SBS Punjabi. But social workers say the Indian community is under-reporting incidents of family violence.
Indian victims of family violence have received more visas than any other nationality that allow them to stay in Australia even when their sponsors withdraw support for the visa applications.
“Family violence provisions exist to allow eligible Partner visa applicants to leave a violent relationship without the risk of losing their right of residence in Australia,” a Department of Home Affairs spokesperson told SBS Punjabi.