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The MRT-RRT Monthly Bulletin

MIGRATION REVIEW TRIBUNAL DECISIONS

BUSINESS AND SKILLED VISAS........................... 3 EMPLOYER NOMINATION SCHEME ................................. 3 STANDARD BUSINESS SPONSOR ...................................... 3

SUBCLASS 119: EMPLOYER NOMINATION SCHEME ...... 3 SUBCLASS 176: SKILLED (SPONSORED) .......................... 3

SUBCLASS 405: INVESTOR RETIREMENT (TEMPORARY) ........................... 3

SUBCLASS 457: BUSINESS (LONG STAY) ........................ 3 SUBCLASS 485: SKILLED (PROVISIONAL) ........................ 3 SUBCLASS 845: ESTABLISHED BUSINESS .......................... 4 SUBCLASS 856: EMPLOYER NOMINATION SCHEME ...... 4 SUBCLASS 857:

REGIONAL SPONSORED MIGRATION SCHEME............... 4

SUBCLASS 885: SKILLED (RESIDENCE) ............................ 4 SUBCLASS 892: BUSINESS SKILLS (RESIDENCE) .............. 4 FAMILY VISAS .................................................... 5 SUBCLASS 101: CHILD ..................................................... 5 SUBCLASS 114: AGED DEPENDENT RELATIVE ............... 5 SUBCLASS 115: REMAINING RELATIVE ............................ 5 SUBCLASS 116: CARER ..................................................... 5 SUBCLASS 117: ORPHAN RELATIVE ................................ 5

SUBCLASS 173:

CONTRIBUTORY PARENT (TEMPORARY) ....................... 5

SUBCLASS 445: DEPENDENT CHILD (TEMPORARY)...... 5 SUBCLASS 600: VISTIOR ................................................... 5 SUBCLASS 679: SPONSORED FAMILY VISITOR ............... 6 SUBCLASS 802: CHILD ..................................................... 6 SUBCLASS 835: REMAINING RELATIVE ............................ 6 PARTNER VISAS ................................................. 6 SUBCLASS 100: SPOUSE .................................................... 6 SUBCLASS 300: PROSPECTIVE MARRIAGE ....................... 6 SUBCLASS 309: SPOUSE (PROVISIONAL) ........................ 6 SUBCLASS 820: PARTNER (TEMPORARY) ....................... 7 STUDENT VISAS ................................................ 7

SUBCLASS 442: OCCUPATIONAL TRAINEE .................... 7 SUBCLASS 570: STUDENT (ELICOS SECTOR) .............. 7 SUBCLASS 572:

STUDENT (HIGHER EDUCATION SECTOR) .................... 7

SUBCLASS 573: STUDENT

(VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING SECTOR) 8

OTHER VISAS .................................................... 9 SUBCLASS 050: BRIDGING VISA E (GENERAL) .......... 9 SUBCLASS 124: DISTINGUISHED TALENT ....................... 9 SUBCLASS 155: FIVE YEAR RESIDENT RETURN .............. 9 SUBCLASS 417: WORKING HOLIDAY ............................ 9 SUBCLASS 676: TOURIST ................................................. 9 SUBCLASS 858: DISTINGUISHED TALENT ....................... 9

REFUGEE REVIEW TRIBUNAL DECISIONS

AFGHANISTAN .................................................. 10 COMPLEMENTARY PROTECTION..................................... 10 ETHNICITY ......................................................................... 10

IRREGULAR MARITIME ARRIVAL ....................................... 10

POLITICAL OPINION ......................................................... 10 PARTICULAR SOCIAL GROUP .......................................... 11

RELIGION ........................................................................... 11

UNAUTHORISED MARITIME ARRIVAL ............................. 11

ALBANIA .......................................................... 11 COMPLEMENTARY PROTECTION .................................... 11 PARTICULAR SOCIAL GROUP .......................................... 11 BANGLADESH ................................................... 11 NO CONVENTION GROUPS ........................................... 11 POLITICAL OPINION ........................................................ 12

UNAUTHORISED MARITIME ARRIVAL ............................. 12

CAMBODIA ....................................................... 12 PARTICULAR SOCIAL GROUP .......................................... 12 CHINA .............................................................. 12 COMPLEMENTARY PROTECTION .................................... 12 PARTICULAR SOCIAL GROUP .......................................... 12 POLITICAL OPINION ........................................................ 12 RELIGION ........................................................................... 12 EGYPT .............................................................. 13 PARTICULAR SOCIAL GROUP .......................................... 13 RELIGION ........................................................................... 13 FIJI .................................................................... 13 ETHNICITY ......................................................................... 13 POLITICAL OPINION ........................................................ 13 GHANA ............................................................. 14

RELIGION ........................................................................... 14 INDIA ................................................................ 14 COMPLEMENTARY PROTECTION .................................... 14 NO CONVENTION REASON ........................................... 14 PARTICULAR SOCIAL GROUP .......................................... 14

POLITICAL OPINION ........................................................ 14 RACE .................................................................................. 14 RELIGION ........................................................................... 14 IRAQ ................................................................. 14 COMPLEMENTARY PROTECTION .................................... 14


PARTICULAR SOCIAL GROUP .......................................... 15 POLITICAL OPINION ........................................................ 15 RELIGION ........................................................................... 15 JORDAN ............................................................ 15 ETHNICITY ......................................................................... 15

PARTICULAR SOCIAL GROUP .......................................... 15 POLITICAL OPINION ........................................................ 15

RELIGION ........................................................................... 15

KENYA .............................................................. 15 POLITICAL OPINION ........................................................ 15 LEBANON ......................................................... 16 PARTICULAR SOCIAL GROUP .......................................... 16 POLITICAL OPINION ........................................................ 16 RELIGION ........................................................................... 16 LIBYA ............................................................... 16 PARTICULAR SOCIAL GROUP .......................................... 16 MALAYSIA ........................................................ 16

ETHNICITY ......................................................................... 16 RELIGION ........................................................................... 16 NEPAL .............................................................. 16 COMPLEMENTARY PROTECTION .................................... 16 PARTICULAR SOCIAL GROUP .......................................... 16 POLITICAL OPINION ........................................................ 17

Index

January

2014

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NIGERIA ............................................................ 17 RELIGION ........................................................................... 17 PAKISTAN ......................................................... 17 COMPLEMENTARY PROTECTION..................................... 17 ETHNICITY ......................................................................... 17


PARTICULAR SOCIAL GROUP .......................................... 17 POLITICAL OPINION ......................................................... 18 RELIGION ........................................................................... 18 SRI LANKA ........................................................ 18 COMPLEMENTARY PROTECTION..................................... 18

ETHNICITY ......................................................................... 18


PARTICULAR SOCIAL GROUP .......................................... 19 POLITICAL OPINION ......................................................... 19 RELIGION ........................................................................... 19

UNAUTHORISED MARITIME ARRIVAL .............................. 19

STATELESS ........................................................ 20 COMPLEMENTARY PROTECTION..................................... 20 ETHNICITY ......................................................................... 20 PARTICULAR SOCIAL GROUP .......................................... 20 SYRIA ................................................................ 20 COMPLEMENTARY PROTECTION..................................... 20

PARTICULAR SOCIAL GROUP .......................................... 20 RELIGION ........................................................................... 20 TAIWAN ........................................................... 20 POLITICAL OPINION ........................................................ 20 TURKEY ............................................................ 20 ETHNICITY ......................................................................... 20 PARTICULAR SOCIAL GROUP .......................................... 20

POLITICAL OPINION ........................................................ 20 RELIGION ........................................................................... 21 ZIMBABWE ....................................................... 21 PARTICULAR SOCIAL GROUP .......................................... 21 POLITICAL OPINION ........................................................ 21

CASELOAD OVERVIEW ............................... 22

MRT DECISIONS – 1 JULY 2013 TO

31 DECEMBER 2013 .......................................... 22 RRT DECISIONS – 1 JULY 2013 TO

31 DECEMBER 2013 .......................................... 23

PUBLICATION OF TRIBUNAL DECISIONS

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MIGRATION REVIEW TRIBUNAL DECISIONS

Business and Skilled visas

Employer Nomination Scheme

1100139 (1/2013 – p.3); r.2.72 – Base Rate of Pay and Annual Earnings below Temporary Skilled

Migration Income Threshold; Ms M Grau, Brisbane

1103149 (5/2013 – p.2); r.5.19(2)(h) – Embellished – Not a Relevant Skilled Occupation;

Mr B Hely, Melbourne

Standard Business Sponsor

1202851 (3/2013 – p.2); r.2.59(d) – Benchmarks for Training not Satisfied; Ms M Grau, Brisbane

Subclass 119: Employer Nomination Scheme

1102133 (1/2013 – p.4); cl.119.221 – Functional English; Mr C Smolicz, Adelaide

1110942 (10/2013 – p.3); cl.119.221 – Jurisdictional Error – Ministerial Intervention; Ms J Beard,

Melbourne

Subclass 176: Skilled (Sponsored)

1203017 (4/2013 – p.2); cl.176.311 – Secondary Applicant – Member of Family Unit;

Ms L Symons, Sydney

Subclass 405: Investor Retirement (Temporary)

1006423 (3/2013 – p.2); cl.405.227 – Designated Investment not Made; Mr T Caravella, Perth

Subclass 457: Business (Long Stay)

1201675 (1/2013 – p.2); cl.457.223(4)(a) – Subject of an Approved Nomination; Mr D Lucas,

Melbourne

1113002 (4/2013 – p.3); Wages Underpayment – Wages Payment in Cash; Mr D Dobell, Sydney

Subclass 485: Skilled (Provisional)

1104519 (2/2013 – p.2); cl.485.213 – Australian Study Requirement; Mr D Mitchell, Melbourne

1205397 (3/2013 – p.2); Public Interest Criterion 4020 – False or Misleading Material; Ms K Raif, Sydney

1205238 (4/2013 – p.2); Public Interest Criterion 4020 – False or Misleading Material; Ms W Shum,

Sydney

1202086 (5/2013 – p.2); cl.485.224 – Public Interest Criterion 4020 – False or Misleading Information;

Mr M Kennedy, Adelaide

1220670 (6/2013 – p.2); Jurisdiction after Withdrawal of Application; Ms K Ransome, Sydney

1206554 (6/2013 – p.2); cl.485.215 – cl.485.221– English Proficiency and Skills Assessment;

Ms A Mercer, Melbourne

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1218229 (7/2013 – p.2); cl.485.215 – Misleading Application Forms – Ministerial Referral;

Mr D Lucas, Melbourne

1204822 (8/2013 – p.2); cl.485.224 – Public Interest Criterion 4020 – Fraudulent Documents;

Ms N Isenberg, Sydney

1304648 (9/2013 – p.2); cl.485.213 – Australian Study Requirement – Closely Related to Nominated

Occupation; Ms D Connolly, Sydney

1220280 (10/2013 – p.2); cl.485.214 – Skills Assessment – Ministerial Intervention; Ms A Mercer,

Melbourne

1111107 (11/2013 – p.3); cl.485.214 – cl.485.214 – Skills Assessment – Sponsorship – Ministerial

Intervention; Mr J Billings, Melbourne

Subclass 845: Established Business

1105922 (2/2013 – p.3); cl.845.216 – Day-To-Day Management of a Business; Mr J Cipolla, Sydney

Subclass 856: Employer Nomination Scheme

1008182 (3/2013 – p.3); cl.856.213(b) – Exceptional Circumstances; Ms J Ciantar, Sydney

1107365 (7/2013 – p.2); cl.856.213(c) – Age Requirement – Exceptional Circumstances;

Mr B Hely, Melbourne

1209541 (8/2013 – p.2); cl.856.213(c)(ii)(a) – Applicant Over 45 – Exceptional Circumstances;

Mr G Cranwell, Brisbane

Subclass 857: Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme

1005169 (5/2013 – p.3); cl.857.213 – Fraudulent Documents – Functional English – Exceptional

Circumstances; Ms D Buljan, Melbourne

1009774 (7/2013 – p.3); cl.857.213(b)(II)(b) – cl.857.325 – Functional English; Mr T Caravella, Perth

1107555 (8/2013 – p.3); cl.857.213 – Functional English – Exceptional Circumstances;

Ms B Wells, Adelaide

1104979 (9/2013 – p.2); cl.857.221 – Nominated Employer; Mr J Cipolla, Sydney

1103666 (11/2013 – p.2); cl.857.211 – Schedule 3 – Ministerial Intervention; Ms B Hely, Melbourne

Subclass 885: Skilled (Residence)

1204963 (5/2013 – p.3); cl.885.224 – Public Interest Criterion 4020 – False or Misleading Information;

Mr S Jeans, Sydney

1301883 (10/2013 – p.2); cl.885.221 – Qualifying Score; Ms S Pinto, Sydney

1218769 (11/2013 – p.2); cl.885.221 – Points Test; Ms J Beard, Melbourne

Subclass 892: Business Skills (Residence)

1102757 (9/2013 – p.3); cl.892.211 – Qualifying Business; Ms C Wilson, Adelaide


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Family visas

Subclass 101: Child

1107799 (3/2013 – p.4); cl.101.213 – Not Undertaking Continuous Course of Study;

Mr B Henry, Brisbane

1204237 (7/2013 – p.4); cl.101.211 – Dependent Children; Ms B Mericourt, Sydney

1206429 (10/2013 – p.5); cl.101.213 – Not Undertaking Full Time Course of Education;

Mr A Duri, Sydney

1218726 (11/2013 – p.8); cl.101.213 – Full-Time Course of Study; Ms M Sripathy, Sydney

Subclass 114: Aged Dependent Relative

1112284 (6/2013 – p.4); cl.114.211 – cl.114.221 – Financial Support from Children;

Ms K Kirmos, Melbourne

Subclass 115: Remaining Relative

1006862 (1/2013 – p.6); cl.115.211 – Near Relatives – Ties to Biological Family;

Ms S Raymond, Adelaide

1215471 (3/2013 – p.3); cl.115.221 – Remaining Relative; Mr A Duri, Sydney

1108878 (5/2013 – p.4); cl.115.211- Remaining Relative; Ms C Bostock, Sydney

1206874 (7/2013 – p.4); r.1.20k(2) – Previous Sponsorship; Dr H McGlade, Perth

1212653 (8/2013 – p.4); cl.115.211 – Near Relatives not Usually Resident in Australia; Ms C Wall,

Melbourne

1213285 (11/2013 – p.3); cl.115.211 – r.1.15 – Remaining Relative; Ms C Bostock, Sydney

Subclass 116: Carer

1304940 (10/2013 – p.4); cl.116.221 – Definition of a Carer; Ms J Ellis, Melbourne

Subclass 117: Orphan Relative

1112045 (4/2013 – p.4); cl.117.211– Orphan Relative; Ms H McGlade, Perth

Subclass 173: Contributory Parent (Temporary)

1112799 (4/2013 – p.4); Balance of Family Test; Ms M Cooper, Melbourne

Subclass 445: Dependent Child (Temporary)

1109596 (6/2013 – p.3); cl.445.211 – cl.445.222 – Reliant on Parents; Ms S Carlton, Adelaide

1209613 (9/2013 – p.3); cl.445.211 – Substantial Reliance; Ms M Bourke, Melbourne

1306139 (10/2013 – p.4); cl.445.211 – Definition of Dependent Child; Ms M Bourke, Melbourne

Subclass 600: Visitor

1309119 (10/2013 – p.5); cl.600.211 – Genuine Visit; Ms R Homan, Sydney



























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1309187 (11/2013 – p.7); cl.600.211 – Genuine Visit; Ms M Holmes, Melbourne

Subclass 679: Sponsored Family Visitor

1111084 (3/2013 – p.5); cl.679.224 – Genuine visit; Ms R Gagliardi, Melbourne

1201180 (3/2013 – p.5); cl.679.224 – Genuine visit; Ms A O’Toole, Sydney

1202246 (4/2013 – p.5); cl.679.224 – Genuine Intention; Ms A O’Toole, Sydney



1301924 (8/2013 – p.3); cl.679.224 – Genuine Visit; Ms M Urquhart, Melbourne

1305648 (9/2013 – p.4); cl.679.224 – Genuine Visit; Ms P Wearne, Sydney

Subclass 802: Child

1200079 (1/2013 – p.5); cl.802.213 – Adoptive Parents Living Outside of Australia for more than 12

Months at the Time of Adoption; Mr T Caravella, Perth

1010686 (4/2013 – p.3); cl.802.214(1)(c) – Not Undertaking Study within a Reasonable Time;

Ms M Sripathy, Sydney

1009660 (5/2013 – p.4); cl.802.221 – Continuous Full-Time Study – Reasonable Time;

Mr H Sanderson, Sydney

Subclass 835: Remaining Relative

1011083 (2/2013 – p.3); cl.835.212 – Usual Place of Residence; Ms C Orsborn, Sydney

Partner visas

Subclass 100: Spouse

1212434 (11/2013 – p.4); cl.100.221 – r.115a – Genuine Spouse Relationship; Ms M Urquhart,

Melbourne

Subclass 300: Prospective Marriage

1107866 (4/2013 – p.6); cl.300.221 – Genuine Relationship; Ms J Bishop, Brisbane

1215036 (6/2013 – p.5); cl.300.216 – cl.300.221 – Genuine Relationship; Mr C Thwaites, Melbourne

1211702 (7/2013 – p.5); cl.300.221 – Genuine Intention to Marry; Ms M Sripathy, Sydney

1210015 (9/2013 – p.5); cl.300.221 – Genuine Spouse Relationship; Ms M Bourke, Melbourne

Subclass 309: Spouse (Provisional)

1101974 (1/2013 – p.7); cl.309.211 – Compelling and Compassionate Circumstances;

Ms A Cranston, Sydney

1101218 (2/2013 – p.5); cl.309.222 – Five Year Minimum between Sponsorship Application;

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1102592 (2/2013 – p.5); cl.309.211 – Below Marriage Age; Ms R Chenoweth, Sydney

1009740 (3/2013 – p.6); cl.309.225 – Public Interest Criteria 4009; Ms N Yacoub, Melbourne

1112014 (3/2013 – p.6); cl.309.211 – Genuine Relationship; Ms M Bourke, Melbourne

1103816 (4/2013 – p.5); cl.309.211 – Genuine Relationship; Ms C Wall, Melbourne

1011920 (5/2013 – p.5); r.1.12(1) – Member of the Family Unit – Usually Resident – Family Head;

Ms D Barnetson, Sydney

1208368 (7/2013 – p.5); cl.309.311 – cl.309.321 – Member of Family Unit; Ms K Millar, Adelaide

1204393 (9/2013 – p.5); cl.309.211 – Genuine Spouse Relationship; Mr B Henry, Brisbane

1301649 (10/2013 – p.6); cl.309.211 – Genuine Spouse Relationship; Mr Gary Ledson, Melbourne

1112537 (11/2013 – p.4); cl.309.211 – Genuine Spouse Relationship; Mr A Duri, Sydney

Subclass 820: Partner (Temporary)

1011793 (1/2013 – p.6); cl.820.211 – Compelling and Compassionate Circumstances;

Mr B Henry, Brisbane

1204997 (2/2013 – p.4); cl.802.213 – Valid Adoption Order; Ms J Ellis, Melbourne

1210860 (2/2013 – p.6); cl.820.211 – De Facto Relationship for 12 Months; Ms S Carlton, Adelaide

1108901 (5/2013 – p.5); cl.820.211– De Facto Relationship for 12 Months – Compelling Reasons;

Ms M Cameron, Melbourne

1109838 (8/2013 – p.4); Schedule 3 – Compelling Reasons; Mr B Henry, Member

1110658 (8/2013 – p.5); cl.820.221 – Genuine Relationship; Ms R Gagliardi, Melbourne

Student visas

Subclass 442: Occupational Trainee

1107524 (2/2013 – p.6); cl.442.229 – Principal Course Requirement; Mr R Derewlany, Sydney

Subclass 570: Student (ELICOS Sector)

1210791 (7/2013 – p.6); cl.570.225 – Health Insurance; Mr D Dobell, Sydney

1305742 (10/2013 – p.7); cl.570.227 – Exceptional Reasons; Mr G Haddad, Melbourne

1311060 (11/2013 – p.7); Condition 8105 – Breach of Working Rights; Mr S Georgiadis, Adelaide

Subclass 572: Student (Higher Education Sector)

1010002 (1/2013 – p.8); cl.572.235 – Substantial Compliance – Condition 8202; Mr F Syme, Brisbane

1114234 (1/2013 – p.9); Condition 8202 – Condition 8533 – Substantial Compliance;

Ms S Durvasula, Sydney

1214124 (2/2013 – p.8); cl.572.211 – Visa Application Date; Mr G Haddad, Melbourne













































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1107106 (4/2013 – p. 7); cl.572.223 – Access to Funds; Ms D Hubble, Melbourne

1106722 (5/2013 – p.6); cl.572.223 – Undemonstrated Financial Capacity; Mr G Ledson, Melbourne

1112631 (6/2013 – p.5); Cancellation – Condition 8202 – Proof of Enrolment; Mr P Francis, Melbourne

1200058 (6/2013 – p.5); Cancellation – Condition 8202 – Working over 20 Hours per Week;

Mr T Delofski, Sydney

1202741 (7/2013 – p.6); Cancellation – Condition 8202(3)(a) – Satisfactory Course Attendance;

Ms L Symons, Sydney

1114245 (8/2013 – p.6); Schedule 5a – Financial Capacity; Ms D Jordan, Melbourne

1307970 (9/2013 – p.6); cl.572.227 – Exceptional Reasons; Ms D Hubble, Melbourne

1110285 (9/2013 – p.6); Condition 8202 – Substantial Compliance; Mr J Duignan, Sydney

1207360 (11/2013 – p.5); cl.573.223(2)(a)(i) – Not Genuine Student – Financial Capacity;

Mr A Moore, Melbourne

1218674 (11/2013 – p.6); Cancellation – Condition 8202; Unsatisfactory Course Attendance;

Ms K Raif, Sydney

1200181 (11/2013 – p.6) cl.572.223(1)(a) – Genuine Stay; Ms J Speirs, Brisbane

Subclass 573: Student (Vocational Education and Training Sector)

1007862 (1/2013 – p.10); cl.573.235 – Unsatisfactory Course Progress – Condition 8202;

Ms P Summers, Sydney

1110139 (2/2013 – p.7); Shedule.137J – Unsatisfactory Course Progress; Mr G Haddad, Melbourne

1212087 (2/2013 – p.7); Cancellation – Condition 8202 – Exceptional Circumstances;

Mr C Smolicz, Adelaide

1113957 (3/2013 – p.7); Cancellation – Condition 8104 – Engaging in Work; Ms J Eutick, Brisbane

1109023 (3/2013 – p.7); Cancellation – Condition 8202(3)(b) – Exceptional Circumstances;

Mr J Duignan, Sydney

1204741 (5/2013 – p.6); Cancellation – Condition 8202 – Exceptional Circumstances; Mr G Cranwell,

Brisbane

1107180 (6/2013 – p.5); cl.573.235 – Substantial Compliance; Ms J Speirs, Brisbane

1106957 (7/2013 – p.7); cl.573.223(2)(a)(II)(a) – Genuine Student; Ms J Speirs, Brisbane

1211681 (8/2013 – p.6); Cancellation – Condition 8202 – Unsatisfactory Course Attendance;

Mr I Hasan, Sydney

1006451 (8/2013 – p.7); Schedule 5a – cl.573.223 – English Proficiency – Financial Capacity;

Ms G Cullen, Sydney

1106347 (9/2013 – p.6); cl.573.223 – Financial Capacity; Ms S Durvasula, Sydney

1302172 (10/2013 – p.7); Exceptional Circumstances; Mr P Francis, Melbourne

1219055 (10/2013 – p.8); Financial Capacity; Ms K Raif, Sydney

















































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Subclass 580: Student Guardian

1200518 (4/2013 – p.6); Condition 8101– Engaging in Employment; Ms K Raif, Sydney

Other visas

Subclass 050: Bridging Visa E (General)

1309833 (8/2013 – p.8); cl.050.212 – cl.050.223 – Intention to Make a Spouse Application and Abide

by Conditions of Visa; Ms S Hunt, Sydney

Subclass 124: Distinguished Talent

1106059 (5/2013 – p.7); cl.124.211– Bengali Folk Singer – Asset to the Australian Community;

Ms K Ransome, Sydney

1100130 (9/2013 – p.8); cl.124.211– Exceptional and Outstanding Achievement; Ms K Ransome,

Sydney

Subclass 155: Five Year Resident Return

1009357 (9/2013 – p.7); cl.155.212 – Two Year Requirement – Substantial Personal Ties – Benefit to

Australia; Ms R Gagliardi, Melbourne

1101793 (10/2013 – p.9); cl.155.211– Not an Australian Permanent Resident or Citizen – Absorbed

Person – Ministerial Intervention; Ms M Deane, Sydney

Subclass 417: Working Holiday

1216150 (6/2013 – p.8); cl.417.211(5) – Not Completed Work in Regional Australia;

Ms D Dimitriadis, Sydney

1215056 (7/2013 – p.7); cl.417.211 – Completed Three Months of Regional Work;

Mr B MacCarthy, Sydney

Subclass 676: Tourist

1200603 (1/2013 – p.11); cl.676.221 – Visiting Daughter in Australia; Ms V Moss, Perth

1203755 (4/2013 – p.8); cl.676.211 – Genuine Visit; Ms P Wearne, Sydney

1204015 (5/2013 – p.7); cl.676.211 – Genuine Visit; Ms S Kamand, Sydney

1302715 (8/20113 – p.7); cl.676.211 – cl.676.221 – Genuine Visit; Ms R Chenoweth, Sydney

Subclass 858: Distinguished Talent

1006448 (3/2013 – p.8); cl.858.212 – Teaching Special Education; Mr T Caravella, Perth

1008714 (6/2013 – p.7); cl.858.212 – Performer and Director; Ms K Ransome, Sydney















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REFUGEE REVIEW TRIBUNAL DECISIONS

Afghanistan

Complementary Protection

1215708 (1/2013 – p.13); Hazara – Shi’a; Ms M McAdam, Sydney

1215348 (3/2013 – p.9); Land Dispute; Ms M Moustafine, Sydney

Ethnicity

1213085 (1/2013 – p.12); Hazara – Shi’a; Ms R Hearn-Mackinnon, Melbourne


1214851 (2/2013 – p.10); Hazara – Shi’a – Taliban Attack; Mr S Roushan, Sydney

1217788 (4/2013 – p.9); Hazara – Shi’a – Taliban; Mr R Wilson, Sydney

1213171 (5/2013 – p.9); Hazara – Shi’a; Ms A Christou, Brisbane

1215726 (5/2013 – p.9); Hazara – Shi’a; Mr R Fordham, Adelaide

1220489 (5/2013 – p.10); Hazara – Shi’a; Mr S Webb, Melbourne

1217149 (6/2013 – p.9); Hazara – Shi’a – Threatened by Taliban; Ms S Muling, Melbourne

1300932 (6/2013 – p.9); Hazara – Shi’a – Harassment by Taliban Commander; Mr D Smyth, Brisbane

1303843 (7/2013 – p.9); Hazara – Unaccompanied Minor in Afghanistan; Ms G Cullen, Sydney

1304208 (8/2013 – p.9); Hazara – Shi’a – Alcoholic; Ms M Moustafine, Sydney

Irregular Maritime Arrival

1215348 (3/2013 – p.9); Land Dispute; Ms M Moustafine, Sydney




Political Opinion


1215134 (3/2013 – p.9); Anti-Government – Association with Afghan National Party;

Mr F Gelev, Melbourne


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Particular Social Group

1214575 (2/2013 – p.10); Shi’a – Afghan National Army; Mr R Fordham, Adelaide

1215134 (3/2013 – p.9); Anti-Government – Association with Afghan National Party;

Mr F Gelev, Melbourne

1219618 (4/2013 – p.9); Professional; Ms W Boddison, Melbourne


1304208 (8/2013 – P.9); Hazara – Shi’a – Alcoholic; Ms M Moustafine, Sydney

Religion

1213085 (1/2013 – p.12); Hazara – Shi’a; Ms R Hearn-Mackinnon, Melbourne


1214575 (2/2013 – p.10); Shi’a – Afghan National Army; Mr R Fordham, Adelaide

1214851 (2/2013 – p.10); Hazara – Shi’a – Taliban Attack; Mr S Roushan, Sydney





1217149 (6/2013 – P.9); Hazara – Shi’a – Threatened by Taliban; Ms S Muling, Melbourne

1300932 (6/2013 – P.9); Hazara – Shi’a – Harassment by Taliban Commander; Mr D Smyth, Brisbane


Unauthorised Maritime Arrival



Albania


1212489 (8/2013 – p. 9); Business People who Refuse to Pay Extortion; Mr M Kennedy, Adelaide


1212489 (8/2013 – p. 9); Business People who Refuse to Pay Extortion; Mr M Kennedy, Adelaide

Bangladesh

No Convention Groups

1300485 (6/2013 – p.10); Land Dispute; Ms M Foster, Sydney

















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Political Opinion

1209185 (3/2013 – p.10); Bangladesh Nationalist Party Supporter; Ms C Long, Sydney

1304785 (8/2013 – p.10); Bangladesh Nationalist Party; Mr A Mullin, Sydney

1213120 (10/2013 – p.10); Bangladesh Nationalist Party; Ms J Marquard, Sydney

1303281 (10/2013 – p.9); Bangladesh Nationalist Party; Ms R Irish, Sydney


1304785 (8/2013 – p.10); Bangladesh Nationalist Party; Mr A Mullin, Sydney

Cambodia


1310886 (10/2013 – p.10); Confiscation of Family Land – Fear of Persecution from Officials;

Ms W Boddison, Melbourne

China


1210729 (2/2013 – p.11); Violence and Detention by Local Government and Police;

Ms A Cranston, Sydney

1213772 (2/2013 – p.11); Protest against Confiscation of Property; Dr I O’Connell, Sydney

1216897 (6/2013 – p.11); Forced Marriage; Ms F Simmons, Sydney


1305188 (9/2013 – p.10); Family – Fulun Gong; Ms A Cranston, Sydney

1304354 (10/2013 – p.11); Christian – Fathers of Children Born out of Wedlock;


Political Opinion

1219589 (6/2013 – p.10); Christian – Anti-Government – Contravention of Family Planning Laws;

Ms P Leehy, Sydney

1310089 (9/2013 – p.10); Land Acquisition Policy; Mr J Blount, Sydney

1303760 (10/2013 – p.11); Harbouring North Korean Refugees; Ms G Towney, Sydney

1218579 (11/2013 – p.9); One Child Policy – Christianity; Mr A Mullin, Sydney

Religion

1201599 (1/2013 – p.14); Christian – House Church Organiser; Mr T Caravella, Perth

1203936 (1/2013 – p.15); Falun Gong; Mr C Powles, Melbourne

1106507 (3/2013 – p.10); Falun Gong; Ms M Holmes, Melbourne





































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1203370 (3/2013 – p.1); Local Church; Ms P Summers, Sydney

1212633 (4/2013 – p.10); Catholic; Ms S Raymond, Adelaide

1214443 (4/2013 – p.10); Falun Gong; Ms R Cheetham, Sydney

1213050 (5/2013 – p.10); Christian; Ms S Raymond, Adelaide

1210725 (5/2013 – p.11); Local Church; Ms S Kamand, Sydney

1219589 (6/2013 – p.10); Christian – Anti-Government – Contravention of Family Planning Laws;

Ms P Leehy, Sydney

1204744 (7/2013 – p.9); Christian – Underground Church – Black Children; Mr F Syme, Brisbane

1217265 (7/2013 – p.10); Mormon; Ms R Irish, Sydney

1216131 (8/2013 – p.10); Falun Gong; Ms R Cheetham, Sydney

1305188 (9/2013 – p.10); Family – Falun Gong; Ms A Cranston, Sydney

1304354 (10/2013 – p.11); Christian – Fathers of Children Born out of Wedlock;


1218579 (11/2013 – p.9); One Child Policy – Christianity; Mr A Mullin, Sydney

Egypt


1218534 (11/2013 – p.10); Divorcees who Abandon Children – Ministerial Intervention;

Mr D Corrigan, Melbourne

1306038 (11/2013 – p.10); Homosexual; Ms R Mathlin, Sydney

Religion

1210790 (3/2013 – p.12); Jehovah’s Witness; Mr A Moore, Melbourne

1209917 (6/2013 – p.12); Coptic Christian – Supervising Muslim Staff; Mr S Jeans, Sydney

1212212 (7/2013 – p.10); Coptic Christian; Mr S Jeans, Sydney

1213017 (8/2013 – p.11); Shi’a; Mr D Corrigan, Melbourne

1216092 (9/2013 – p.11); Quranist; Ms R Mathlin, Sydney

1214484 (10/2013 – p.12); Coptic Christian; Ms C Wilson, Adelaide

Fiji

Ethnicity

1219418 (8/2013 – p.11); Labour Party – Indo-Fijian; Ms M Deane, Sydney

Political Opinion

1219418 (8/2013 – p.11); Labour Party – Indo-Fijian; Ms M Deane, Sydney












































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Ghana

Religion

1310891 (10/2013 – p.13); Refusal of Chieftaincy; Mr G Short, Sydney

India


1208053 (3/2013 – p.12); Repaying Financial Debt; Ms A Mercer, Melbourne

1210730 (4/2013 – p.11); Khalistan Liberation Foundation; Ms I O’Connell, Sydney

No Convention Reason

1302703 (11/2013 – p.11); Political dispute; Mr A Ho, Melbourne


1301911 (8/2013 – p. 12); Discrimination as a Single Woman; Mr C Carney, Melbourne

1311052 (10/2013 – p.13); Khalistan Movement/Shiromani Akali Dal Party; Mr R Fordham, Adelaide

Political Opinion

1206981 (1/2013 – p.16); Congress Party; Mr S Georgiadis, Adelaide

1214102 (2/2013 – p.12); Akali Dal – Intimidation by Shiv Sena Supporters; Mr A Ho, Melbourne

1311052 (10/2013 – p.13); Khalistan Movement/Shiromani Akali Dal Party; Mr R Fordham, Adelaide

Race

1217448 (9/2013 – p.11); Gujar Caste; Ms M Holmes, Melbourne

Religion

1200852 (5/2013 – p.11); Sikh-Muslim Relationship – Family Dispute; Ms S Panagiotidis, Melbourne

1210091 (6/2013 – p.12); Dera Sacha Sauda – Threatened by Sikh Relatives; Mr C Cosentino,

Brisbane

1218705 (7/2013 – p.11); Sikh; Ms C Cody, Sydney

Iraq


1212298 (1/2013 – p. 17); Adultery under Tribal Custom; Ms R Mathlin, Sydney

1212453 (2/2013 – p.13); Unmarried Relationship; Mr J Blount, Sydney

1113288 (5/2013 – p.12); Yamani Shi’a – Returnee from the West; Ms D Buljan, Melbourne
































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1212298 (1/2013 – p. 17); Adultery under Tribal Custom; Ms R Mathlin, Sydney

1212453 (2/2013 – p.13); Unmarried Relationship; Mr J Blount, Sydney


1209724 (6/2013 – p.12); Shi’a – Returnee from the West – Working as Hairdresser; Mr G Short, Sydney

Political Opinion

1215102 (4/2013 – p.11); Sunni – Anti Government; Mr M Kennedy, Adelaide

1300903 (6/2013 – p.13); Christian – Co-Operation with Coalition Forces; Mr R Shanahan, Sydney

1304819 (9/2013 – p.12); Ba’ath Party; Mr C Smolicz, Adelaide

Religion

1215102 (4/2013 – p.11); Sunni – Anti Government; Mr M Kennedy, Adelaide

1113288 (5/2013 – p.12); Yamani Shi’a – Returnee from the West; Ms D Buljan, Melbourne

1209724 (6/2013 – p.12); Shi’a – Returnee from the West – Working as a Hairdresser; Mr G Short,

Sydney

1300903 (6/2013 – p.13); Christian – Co-Operation with Coalition Forces; Mr R Shanahan, Sydney

Jordan

Ethnicity

1210945 (8/2013 – p.12); Palestinian – Anti-Jordanian State; Ms P McIntosh, Sydney


1204480 (2/2013 – p.13); Christian – Single Woman without Family Protection; Ms J Ellis, Melbourne

Political Opinion

1210945 (8/2013 – p.12); Palestinian – Anti-Jordanian State; Ms P McIntosh, Sydney

Religion

1204480 (2/2013 – p.13); Christian – Single Woman without Family Protection; Ms J Ellis, Melbourne

Kenya

Political Opinion

1209640 (11/2013 – p. 12); Al –Shabaab – Forced Recruitment; Mr G Short, Sydney































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Lebanon


1210036 (4/2013 – p.12); Divorced Woman – Sunni; Ms P Pope, Sydney

1304958 (9/2013 – p.13); Future Movement – Family; Mr S Roushan, Sydney

Political Opinion

1212047 (5/2013 – p.12); Future Movement – Anti-Hizbullah; Mr R Shanahan, Sydney

1304958 (9/2013 – p.13); Future Movement – Family; Mr S Roushan, Sydney

1300632 (10/2013 – p.14); Criminal Gangs; Ms Alison Murphy, Melbourne

1304734 (11/2013 – p.13); Association with the Lebanese Armed Forces – Harm from Hezbollah;

Ms R Mathlin, Sydney

Religion

1210036 (4/2013 – p.12); Divorced Woman – Sunni; Ms P Pope, Sydney

1219733 (6/2013 – p.14); Jehovah’s Witness – Threatened While Witnessing; Mr F Gelev, Melbourne

1311045 (11/2013 – p.12); Sunni Muslim; Mr S Roushan, Sydney

Libya


1210528 (1/2013 – p.18); Pro-Gaddafi – Branch of the Warfalla Tribe; Mr S Roushan, Sydney

Malaysia

Ethnicity

1213561 (4/2013 – p.12); Chinese; Mr C Keher, Sydney

Religion

1303454 (9/2013 – p.13); Yi guan Dao; Mr P Fisher, Melbourne

Nepal


1219655 (7/2013 – p.11); Extortion – India – Nepal Treaty; Mr C Keher, Sydney


1219221 (9/2013 – p.14); Women who Suffer Domestic Violence in Nepal; Ms A Goodier, Perth





























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Political Opinion

1206669 (1/2013 – p.19); Congress Party – Maoists; Mr P Millar, Sydney

1215633 (2/2013 – p.14); Young Communist League; Mr G Short, Sydney

1113349 (3/2013 – p.13); Police Informant; Ms A MacDonald, Sydney

1216221 (11/2013 – p.13); RPP Member – Land Dispute; Mr J Silva, Sydney

Nigeria

Religion

1209651 (7/2013 – p.12); Christian; Mr G Short, Sydney

Pakistan


1209786 (1/2013 – p.20); Arranged Marriage; Mr P Millar, Sydney

Ethnicity

1215861 (2/2013 – p.15); Hazara – Shi’a; Ms A Murphy, Melbourne

1216767 (4/2013 – p.12); Shi’a – Bangash – Anti Taliban; Ms J Marquard, Sydney

1219047 (4/2013 – p.14); Shi’a – Hazara; Ms G Cullen, Sydney

1112213 (7/2013 – p.13); Awami National Party – Pashtun; Ms A MacDonald, Sydney

1217565 (9/2013 – p.14); Jai Sindhi Qaumi Mahaz – Shi’a – Sindhi; Ms A Murphy, Melbourne

1300860 (11/2013 – p.14); Muttahida Qaumi Movement – Wealthy Family – Muhajir;

Mr R Fordham, Adelaide



1216703 (5/2013 – p.13); Shi’a – Turi; Ms A Goodier, Perth



1201230 (6/2013 – p.14); Shi’a – Imamia Students Organisation; Mr A Krohn, Melbourne

1203475 (8/2013 – p.13); Shi’a – Female Teacher of Girls; Mr A Krohn, Melbourne

1300860 (11/2013 – p.14); Muttahida Qaumi Movement – Wealthy Family – Muhajir;

Mr R Fordham, Adelaide





































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Political Opinion

1213297 (3/2013 – p.13); Shi’a – Kurram Agency; Ms A Goodier, Perth

1203665 (3/2013 – p.14); Awami National Party Supporter; Mr S Baker, Melbourne


1110889 (5/2013 – p.13); Anti-Taliban – Awami National Party; Mr G Ledson, Melbourne

1112213 (7/2013 – p.13); Awami National Party – Pashtun; Ms A MacDonald, Sydney

1217565 (9/2013 – p.14); Jai Sindhi Qaurni Mahaz – Shi’a – Sindhi; Ms A Murphy, Melbourne

1215611 (10/2013 – p.15); Membership of a Particular Social Group – Women Teachers in Pakistan –

Marriage to a Western Educated Man; Ms A Goodier, Perth

1300860 (11/2013 – p.14); Muttahida Qaumi Movement – Wealthy Family – Muhajir; Mr R Fordham,

Adelaide

Religion

1112608 (2/2013 – p.15); Muslim to Christian Conversion; Mr P Francis, Melbourne

1215861 (2/2013 – p.15); Hazara – Shi’a; Ms A Murphy, Melbourne

1213297 (3/2013 – p.13); Shi’a – Kurram Agency; Ms A Goodier, Perth

1219047 (4/2013 – p.14); Shi’a – Hazara; Ms G Cullen, Sydney


1201230 (6/2013 – p. 14); Shi’a – Imamia Students Organisation; Mr A Krohn, Melbourne

1203475 (8/2013 – p.13); Shi’a – Female Teacher of Girls; Mr A Krohn, Melbourne

1217565 (9/2013 – p.14); Jai Sindhi Qaurni Mahaz – Shi’a – Sindhi; Ms A Murphy, Melbourne

Sri Lanka


1215212 (3/2013 – p.14); Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam – Wealthy Businessman;


1212872 (4/2013 – p.14); United National Party – Money Owing; Ms H Lovibond, Melbourne

Ethnicity

1213580 (2/2013 – p.16); Tamil; Ms L Hunt, Brisbane

1215128 (3/2013 – p.15); Tamil – Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam; Ms P McIntosh, Sydney

1304279 (7/2013 – p.14); Tamil – Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam; Mr P Murphy, Melbourne

1219049 (8/2013 – p.14); Tamil – Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam; Ms J Kelly, Sydney













































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1301023 (8/2013 – p.14); Tamil – Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam; Ms M Bray, Melbourne

1214918 (10/2013 – p.15) Tamil – Hindu; Ms H Lovibond, Melbourne


1214187 (1/2013 – p.20); Tamil Tigers; Ms G Towney, Sydney

1213580 (2/2013 – p.16); Tamil; Ms L Hunt, Brisbane


1214418 (4/2013 – p.15); Tamil National Alliance; Ms L Hunt, Brisbane




1304427 (11/2013 – p.15); Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam – Failed Asylum Seeker;

Ms S Kamand, Sydney

Political Opinion

1214187 (1/2013 – p.20); Tamil Tigers; Ms G Towney, Sydney



1215128 (3/2013 – p.15); Tamil – Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam; Ms P McIntosh, Sydney


1214418 (4/2013 – p.15); Tamil National Alliance; Ms L Hunt, Brisbane

1301805 (7/2013 – p.13); United National Party; Mr C Smolicz, Adelaide

1304279 (7/2013 – p.14); Tamil – Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam; Mr P Murphy, Melbourne


1301023 (8/2013 – p.14); Tamil – Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam; Ms M Bray, Melbourne

1301660 (9/2013 – p.15); Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam; Mr P Millar, Sydney


Ms S Kamand, Sydney

Religion

1214918 (10/2013 – p.15) Tamil – Hindu; Ms H Lovibond, Melbourne



1301660 (9/2013 – p.15); Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam; Mr P Millar, Sydney












































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1214918 (10/2013 – p.15) Tamil – Hindu; Ms H Lovibond, Melbourne – UMA


Ms S Kamand, Sydney

Stateless


1218580 (5/2013 – p.14); Bidoon – Sunni – Returnee from the West; Ms P Leehy, Sydney

Ethnicity




Syria


1213043 (5/2013 – p.14); Sunni – Failed Asylum Seeker – Civil Unrest; Mr F Gelev, Melbourne



Religion


Taiwan

Political Opinion

1212956 (2/2013 – p.22); Reunification with China; Ms M Wysocka, Melbourne

Turkey

Ethnicity

1210767 (7/2013 – p.15); Arab – Alevi – Democratic People’s Federation; Mr J Silva, Sydney


1208496 (2/2013 – p.17); Homosexual; Mr A Rozdilsky, Sydney

1212651 (7/2013 – p.14); Homosexual; Mr S Baker, Melbourne
























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Political Opinion


1216702 (10/2013 – p.16); Anti-Government – Secularist; Mr J Silva, Sydney

Religion


Zimbabwe


1205253 (6/2013 – p.15); Movement Democratic Change – Arrested at Rally; Mr T Caravella, Perth

Political Opinion

1218445 (8/2013 – p.15); Movement for Democratic Change; Mr P Murphy, Melbourne

1211655 (9/2013 – p.15); Movement for Democratic Change; Ms V Moss, Perth

1304794 (11/2013 – p.15); Movement for Democratic Change; Mr S Webb, Melbourne















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CASELOAD OVERVIEW

MRT Decisions – 1 July 2013 to 31 December 2013

Decision category Total decisions % of total Total set aside % set aside

Student refusal 3,003 29.4% 642 21%

Skill linked refusal 2,505 24.6% 574 23%

Partner refusal 972

9.5% 469 48%

Permanent business refusal 731 7.2% 284 39%

Visitor refusal 572

5.6% 300 52%

Family refusal 573

5.6% 214 37%

Student cancellation 480

4.7% 64 13.3%

Nomination/Sponsor approval refusal 275 4.0% 60 22%

Temporary work refusal 445 4.4% 95 21%

Bridging refusal 192 1.9% 17 9%

Other 344 3.4% 115 33%

Total 10,199 100% 2,897 28%

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RRT Decisions – 1 July 2013 to 31 December 2013

Country (Top 20) Total decisions % of total Total set aside % set aside

China (PRC) 339 20.2% 33 10%

Sri Lanka 215 12.8% 49 23%

India 204 12.1% 17 8%

Pakistan 138 8.2% 59 43%

Lebanon 107 6.4% 21 20%

Nepal 79 4.7% 1 1%

Afghanistan 66 3.9% 47 71%

Fiji 65 3.9% 7 11%

Iran 59 3.5% 32 54%

Egypt 53 3.2% 22 42%

Bangladesh 51 3.0% 4 8%

Jordan 24 1.4% 3 13%

Zimbabwe 21 1.2% 4 19%

Nigeria 19 1.1% 2 11%

Malaysia 18 1.1% 2 11%

Iraq 17 1.0% 7 41%

Stateless 16 1.0% 8 50%

Turkey 15 0.9% 7 47%

Indonesia 11 0.7% 1 9%

Tonga 11 0.7% 2 18%

Other 153 9.1% 37 24%

Total 1,681 100.0% 365 22%

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