One year ago, the Nadesalingam family stepped off a plane in Biloela, ending four years in detention. It was a win for the Home to Bilo campaign, but those behind it say Australia's asylum seeker policy still needs work.

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Spotlight for the week of April 3, 2023

April 3, 2023

This week, we’re spotlighting one event that shines a light on a very recent disaster and the systemic flaws it revealed.

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Tears and cheers as asylum seeker family finally 'Home to Bilo'

June 10, 2022

The family have finally returned to Biloela on Friday, four years after they were removed by immigration officials, prompting a protracted fight to bring them “Home to Bilo”.

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Tamil refugee Priya Nadesalingam falls to the ground and kisses it after returning to Australia

June 10, 2022

Overcome with emotion Tamil refugee mother falls to her knees crying and kisses Australian soil as her and her family finally arrive home after an agonising four-year immigration battle.

Western Australia Christmas Island Sri Lanka Sri Lankan Alex Hawke Jim Chalmers

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Biloela family: Nadesalingam Sri Lanka asylum seeker family finally 'Home to Bilo'

June 10, 2022

The family have finally returned to Biloela on Friday, four years after they were removed by immigration officials, prompting a protracted fight to bring them “Home to Bilo”.

Western Australia Christmas Island Sri Lanka Dan Peled Getty Alex Hawke Jim Chalmers

Source: smh.com.au