Ban on asylum seekers working is unconstitutional, Supreme Court rules

The decision could have major implications for other asylum seekers.

Ban on asylum seekers working is unconstitutional, Supreme Court rules

A Burmese man who spent eight years in direct provision has unanimously won his Supreme Court appeal over the legal ban preventing him from working.

In a significant decision, the seven judge Supreme Court today unanimously found in favour of the man but adjourned the matter for six months to allow the legislature consider how to address the situation.

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