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SYDNEY, Australia — Australia’s immigration minister has granted permanent residency to a German family whose application was twice denied because their 13-year-old son has Down syndrome.
Immigration Minister Chris Evans overturned the decisions of his department today, saying Bernhard Moeller and his family were making a valuable contribution to their community. Moeller moved to rural Australia along with his family more than two years ago to help fill a doctor shortage there.
Moeller’s initial application was rejected on the grounds that his son’s Down syndrome would be a significant cost to Australia.
