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Australia blocks man’s immigration, says his disability is costly

November 19th, 2009

Ryan Dekker (right), pictured with his father, photo supplied to ABC News From ABC Australia News[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]:

A successful 35-year-old South African software developer is being blocked from immigrating to Australia because he is quadriplegic, even though his skills are in high demand in Australia. The government says the reason for rejecting his application is the high cost of state services for a person with a disability.

Ryan Dekker (above, right, with his father) says he can compete with anyone professionally, and can support himself without any help from the government.

Under Australian rules, families are prohibited from moving to Australia if a member has a disability or health condition predicted to cost taxpayers at least $20,000 over a lifetime.

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