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Australia denies Somali woman surgery
Dec 11^th, 2013 at 6:28pm

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Federal Labor has called on Immigration Minister Scott Morrison to reconsider a decision to deny a Somali woman a short-term visa that would allow her to undergo surgery for gunshot wounds.

Ayaan Mohamed, 25, had her face shattered by a bullet as her family tried to flee violence in Somalia's brutal civil war. She was two years old at the time.

Because the complicated facial reconstruction surgery she requires is not available in her homeland, Brisbane's Wesley Hospital and Rotary had offered to bring her to Australia.

But the government has refused to grant Ayaan a short-term medical visa.

Opposition immigration spokesman Richard Marles said the Australian identity was one characterised by compassion.

'Mr Morrison, this decision makes no sense,' he said.

'It appears profoundly unfair and needs to be reconsidered.'

Why would you refuse a short-term medical visa for this woman Mr Morrison....All it will cost is a bit of compassion???

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Re: Australia denies Somali woman surgery
Reply #1 - Dec 11^th, 2013 at 6:41pm

philperth2010 wrote on Dec 11^th, 2013 at 6:28pm:

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http://www.skynews.com.au/national/article.aspx?id=933175

Federal Labor has called on Immigration Minister Scott Morrison to reconsider a decision to deny a Somali woman a short-term visa that would allow her to undergo surgery for gunshot wounds.

Ayaan Mohamed, 25, had her face shattered by a bullet as her family tried to flee violence in Somalia's brutal civil war. She was two years old at the time.

Because the complicated facial reconstruction surgery she requires is not available in her homeland, Brisbane's Wesley Hospital and Rotary had offered to bring her to Australia.

But the government has refused to grant Ayaan a short-term medical visa.

Opposition immigration spokesman Richard Marles said the Australian identity was one characterised by compassion.

'Mr Morrison, this decision makes no sense,' he said.

'It appears profoundly unfair and needs to be reconsidered.'

Why would you refuse a short-term medical visa for this woman Mr Morrison....All it will cost is a bit of compassion???

Angry

I doubt you know the full story Phil.

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adelcrow Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 20133 everywhere Gender:	Re: Australia denies Somali woman surgery Reply #2 - Dec 11^th, 2013 at 6:43pm Jesus....this mob of Liberals are a bunch of arseholes.
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Big Dave Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 2164 Gender:	Re: Australia denies Somali woman surgery Reply #3 - Dec 11^th, 2013 at 6:43pm adelcrow wrote on Dec 11^th, 2013 at 6:43pm: Jesus....this mob of Liberals are a bunch of arseholes. Suck my balls Crow!
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Re: Australia denies Somali woman surgery
Reply #4 - Dec 11^th, 2013 at 6:44pm

Big Dave wrote on Dec 11^th, 2013 at 6:41pm:

philperth2010 wrote on Dec 11^th, 2013 at 6:28pm:

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http://www.skynews.com.au/national/article.aspx?id=933175

Federal Labor has called on Immigration Minister Scott Morrison to reconsider a decision to deny a Somali woman a short-term visa that would allow her to undergo surgery for gunshot wounds.

Ayaan Mohamed, 25, had her face shattered by a bullet as her family tried to flee violence in Somalia's brutal civil war. She was two years old at the time.

Because the complicated facial reconstruction surgery she requires is not available in her homeland, Brisbane's Wesley Hospital and Rotary had offered to bring her to Australia.

But the government has refused to grant Ayaan a short-term medical visa.

Opposition immigration spokesman Richard Marles said the Australian identity was one characterised by compassion.

'Mr Morrison, this decision makes no sense,' he said.

'It appears profoundly unfair and needs to be reconsidered.'

Why would you refuse a short-term medical visa for this woman Mr Morrison....All it will cost is a bit of compassion???

Angry

I doubt you know the full story Phil.

I agree. I can't see why Morrison would deny this, but I am hoping there is a very good, legitimate reason for it.

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Re: Australia denies Somali woman surgery
Reply #5 - Dec 11^th, 2013 at 6:46pm

adelcrow wrote on Dec 11^th, 2013 at 6:43pm:

Jesus....this mob of Liberals are a bunch of arseholes.

Adel, on the face of it, this decision seems to have no justification and appears mean-hearted. But the article is short on details and even the Labor Immigration spokesman seems to not know the full story. I suggest we all wait for the full details to be revealed before passing judgement.

'It appears profoundly unfair and needs to be reconsidered.'

This statement leads me to think that there is more to this story than meets the eye.

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Re: Australia denies Somali woman surgery
Reply #6 - Dec 11^th, 2013 at 6:47pm

adelcrow wrote on Dec 11^th, 2013 at 6:43pm:

Jesus....this mob of Liberals are a bunch of arseholes.

These Lib (in name only) arseholes are fascists in fact!

They are about to sell you and me down the river with the FTA with South Korea and especially with the TPP!

Soon ASs won’t be the only ones in detention in PNG & Nauru! Mark my words!

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Big Dave Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 2164 Gender:	Re: Australia denies Somali woman surgery Reply #7 - Dec 11^th, 2013 at 6:51pm It might be security reasons.
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Reply #8 - Dec 11^th, 2013 at 6:51pm

do YOU honestly think this women is alone?????.

I am sure she is not the only one suffering and in need of help..how about the hospital send over their surgeons..and maybe teach their medical fraternity how to fix bullet wounds. Roll Eyes

I am sorry phil but I see too many of our own having to raise money to take a very sick child overseas for treatment..and that pizzzzes me off no end...let the Somali govt spend their money on the right things for their people instead of CONSTANT WAR.

I have no problem with all the children we bring here for treatment none at all... and I really dont begrudge this women either..

I would like to see this country helping itself instead of destroying it..

maybe I am being unfair..but I really do not believe she is the only one suffering over there...wheres the Un when you need them..

oh thats right organising climate change conferences.. Roll Eyes

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Re: Australia denies Somali woman surgery
Reply #9 - Dec 11^th, 2013 at 6:53pm

St George of the Garden wrote on Dec 11^th, 2013 at 6:47pm:

[quote author=adelcrow link=1386750515/2#2 date=1386751397]Jesus....this mob of Liberals are a bunch of arseholes.

These Lib (in name only) arseholes are fascists in fact!

They are about to sell you and me down the river with the FTA with South Korea and especially with the TPP!

Soon ASs won’t be the only ones in detention in PNG & Nauru! Mark my words![/quote]

good! off you go and take miserytguts kat with you.. its obviously too tough for you here. Angry

whinge whinge whinge..anyone would thiunk they were closing all the pubs down.

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Re: Australia denies Somali woman surgery
Reply #10 - Dec 11^th, 2013 at 7:08pm

Big Dave wrote on Dec 11^th, 2013 at 6:41pm:

philperth2010 wrote on Dec 11^th, 2013 at 6:28pm:

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http://www.skynews.com.au/national/article.aspx?id=933175

Federal Labor has called on Immigration Minister Scott Morrison to reconsider a decision to deny a Somali woman a short-term visa that would allow her to undergo surgery for gunshot wounds.

Ayaan Mohamed, 25, had her face shattered by a bullet as her family tried to flee violence in Somalia's brutal civil war. She was two years old at the time.

Because the complicated facial reconstruction surgery she requires is not available in her homeland, Brisbane's Wesley Hospital and Rotary had offered to bring her to Australia.

But the government has refused to grant Ayaan a short-term medical visa.

Opposition immigration spokesman Richard Marles said the Australian identity was one characterised by compassion.

'Mr Morrison, this decision makes no sense,' he said.

'It appears profoundly unfair and needs to be reconsidered.'

Why would you refuse a short-term medical visa for this woman Mr Morrison....All it will cost is a bit of compassion???

Angry

I doubt you know the full story Phil.

Your not wrong there Dave.....Morrison is not known for his ability to communicate with the plebs.....I cannot see any justification for his decision however if he has a reason it must be a good one!!!

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... Gold Member Offline Posts: 23673 WA Gender:	Re: Australia denies Somali woman surgery Reply #11 - Dec 11^th, 2013 at 7:14pm performing surgery on 23 year old bullet wounds isn't exactly crucial. besides, aren't you lot always bitching about the state of our hospitals? make up your mind.
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Kat Gold Member Offline Socialism IS the answer. Posts: 17709 Everywhere and no-where Gender:	Re: Australia denies Somali woman surgery Reply #12 - Dec 11^th, 2013 at 7:19pm So you'd begrudge this woman treatment for this disfigurement? We CAN help, and we SHOULD. What if it was someone YOU knew? How would you like to be shot in the face, and have to walk around like this, when someone COULD help but WON'T?
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aquascoot Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 37922 Gender:	Re: Australia denies Somali woman surgery Reply #13 - Dec 11^th, 2013 at 7:19pm wesley hospital is having bad PR after killing a few with legionairres in the hot water system. publicity stunt.
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Re: Australia denies Somali woman surgery
Reply #14 - Dec 11^th, 2013 at 7:24pm

cods wrote on Dec 11^th, 2013 at 6:51pm:

do YOU honestly think this women is alone?????.

I am sure she is not the only one suffering and in need of help..how about the hospital send over their surgeons..and maybe teach their medical fraternity how to fix bullet wounds. Roll Eyes

I am sorry phil but I see too many of our own having to raise money to take a very sick child overseas for treatment..and that pizzzzes me off no end...let the Somali govt spend their money on the right things for their people instead of CONSTANT WAR.

I have no problem with all the children we bring here for treatment none at all... and I really dont begrudge this women either..

I would like to see this country helping itself instead of destroying it..

maybe I am being unfair..but I really do not believe she is the only one suffering over there...wheres the Un when you need them..

oh thats right organising climate change conferences.. Roll Eyes

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Brisbane's Wesley Hospital and Rotary had offered to bring her to Australia.

You are correct when you say she is not the only one suffering and in need of help.....However help has been offered for this woman who has no other chance of ever getting treatment.....The only thing stopping her from getting treatment is a short term medical visa.....This is about compassion for a young woman who has been offered help but had it denied and I would like to know why???

Angry

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