This is probably a ragebait article, but I'm surprised that the ABC published it. I really feel no sympathy for this man, especially since this was not his first conviction. His first conviction, where he escaped the cancellation of his visa, should've been the shot across the bow that caused him to clean up his act. But not, he chose to commit again, despite his kids.

What I'm also surprised by is that a human rights lawyer too up his case. There are far more worthy human rights cases to take up. This guy's is cut and dry if you ask me. Yes he has a sob story, but it was also predictable, and the law is clear as mud.

His kids and family are the real losers here. They're stuck with a deadbeat dad who they won't be able to send off properly, all because of their dad's choices.

[–] argv_minus_one@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago (4 children)

That's not an excuse for deportation. He was ten months old when he immigrated. He is an Australian, and it's sick and wrong that your government doesn't recognize that.

[–] Anonbal185@aussie.zone 3 points 2 years ago

Sorry but he doesn't have citizenship, so he isn't Australian. Doesn't matter if he migrated here when he was 1 day old.

He hasn't gotten citizenship, he's a British citizenship by birth. Whilst in this case I would afford him empathy as he is on his way out, to others in a similar situation...too bad so sad, apply for a visa like every other non Australian or sell your assets and move back.

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