Yuyutsu thank you so much for your kind words & thoughts. I hope that Michael (the writer) will also find the time to respond at some stage and perhaps give us some direction. Best wishes :)

Hi Natalie,

Sorry for the delayed response and thank you for your contribution. Your situation is sounds terrible and unfortunately is not uncommon. This is not the result of a negligent oversight, it is an intentional, malicious government action. It is an affront to our ICCPR obligations which enshrine the sanctity of the family unit. Unfortunately given the sweeping discretions bestowed to the minister and the inferior legal standing of non-citizens, particular those we deem to never have entered Australia (although they are physical here), it is not clear if or when the courts may intervene. I hope that ultimately public pressure will force the Minister's hand if he starts removing people with Australian partners and children, but this is not a certainty. I am happy to discuss your situation with you further, I can be contacted via the public register of migration agents - see www.mara.gov.au

Thank you so much Michael, I will be in contact you this week. It will be nice to discuss this with someone who has some experience in our situation and might I add, I appreciate your attempts to bring to light some of these issues that many are not aware of.