UK man jailed for child abuse regains Australian visa despite character concerns

A UK man, jailed for 14 months for sexually abusing his nine-year-old step-granddaughter, had his Australian visa reinstated by a tribunal. Despite failing a character test, the tribunal cited his advanced age, poor health, and strong family ties in Australia as critical factors. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke retains the option to challenge the tribunal's decision.

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Summary by Glance · Original reporting by The Guardian Australia