Disabled Teen's Family Pursuits Lawsuit to Queensland Government
The Queensland government is alleged to have discriminated against a Kiwi couple's disabled daughter, while John Key, New Zealand's Prime Minister, swears to explain the medication of Kiwi's unfavorable condition with Australian Prime Ministier, Julia Gillard.
The couple says they have been denied from getting disability services for Hannah, their 19-year-old daughter suffering from serious cerebral palsy.
The constant declining to provide assistance for handicapped Hannah for 6 years had convinced the parents to pursue a court case against the Queensland Government for 'dishonest racial discrimination.'
David Faulkner, Kiwi-born advocate, explained that this will be a test case for Kiwi's medication. The case isn't just about a single Kiwi not given with disability assistance.
The complaint appeared after an outbreak of discrimination lawsuits associated with New Zealanders who are living in Australia. The charges involve a 9-year-old autistic boy living in Western Australia who was prohibited to access the disability services.
Every Australian who wishes to stay in New Zealand for over two years are allowed to receive similar social assistance as Kiwis.
However, a 2001 Australian regulation modified reclassified arriving new Zealanders from permanent to temporary occupants, discontinued their rights to receive several social assistance benefits.
The spokesman of the Queensland government stated that they are dedicated to offer help to care givers and parents taking care of a relative or loved one with disability.
He added that to be entitled for disability assistance services in Queensland, one must either become an Australian citizen, or possess a Visa that provides a permanent residency in the country.
He, however, would not comment on the Campbell's' issue.
Mr. Key's spokeswoman said he would talk about things regarding Kiwis treatment with Ms. Gillard, Australian counterpart, at a meeting scheduled within this month.