However, the Turnbull government announced it would scrap its controversial to prevent an impending Senate defeat.
The backflip comes following weeks of mounting backlash from migrant communities and will completely reverse the changes, just a month after they were introduced by Social Services Minister Dan Tehan.
SBS Bangla spoke to Barrister and Solicitor Rumana Jahan, Principal Lawyer and Registered Migration Agent at SR Lawyer. Rumana completed her Bachelor of Laws from Latrobe University and completed her Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from LEO Cussen. She has also completed a Masters of Information Management System from Monash University.
Prior to migrating to Australia, Rumana completed her LL.B (Hons) and LL.M from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Her area of work included family law, Immigration Law, Commercial and property law.
Barrister and Solicitor Rumana Jahan Source: Supplied
Eligibility for a parent category visa:
- you have a child who is an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen
- your child has been living in Australia lawfully for at least 2 years before you lodge your visa application
- you have a sponsor
- you meet the Balance of family test criteria
- you meet health and character requirements.
Listen to Barrister Rumana Jahan’s full interview (in Bangla) with SBS Bangla in the audio player above.
