A daughter has made an emotional plea to halt her father's deportation to Nauru, as revealed in a Full Story podcast. After Australia's high court ruled indefinite immigration detention unlawful in 2023, Sara's* father returned to the east coast following years in onshore detention. He is among over 350 individuals in the NZYQ cohort, whose visas were cancelled on character grounds but cannot be deported to their home countries.
Secretive Deal Sparks Fear
Last year, the Australian government signed a confidential agreement to deport members of this group to Nauru on 30-year visas. Sara fears her father may be next. She shared her concerns with Nour Haydar, highlighting the uncertainty and distress faced by families.
Background on the NZYQ Cohort
The NZYQ cohort includes individuals with visa cancellations due to character issues, but who cannot be returned to their origin countries. The high court's 2023 ruling ended indefinite detention, but the new deal with Nauru has raised alarm among advocates and families.
*Not her real name
