Legal team of man who was part of cohort of non-citizens freed after high court decision argues Nauru’s medical facilities are ‘insufficient’ to treat his severe asthma Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Lawyers for an Iranian refugee Australia wants to deport to Nauru say there is a “real risk he will die” there, setting the stage for a showdown against the federal government’s $2.5bn NZYQ deal. The case surrounding the Iranian refugee, known as TCXM, who was granted a 30-year visa for Nauru in February and subsequently placed back into immigration detention after being freed by the 2023 high court ruling, was heard in the high court on Tuesday. Continue reading...
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TUE · 2025-12-09 · 07:25 GMTBRIEF NSR-2025-1209-1679
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Australia deporting refugee to Nauru may cause his ‘imminent’ and ‘preventable’ death, court hears
An Iranian refugee, known as TCXM, faces potential deportation by Australia to Nauru, prompting legal challenges based on concerns for his health. TCXM, initially granted a 30-year visa for Nauru, was later detained following a 2023 high court ruling.
Sarah Basford CanalesThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2025-12-09 · 07:25 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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An Iranian refugee, known as TCXM, faces potential deportation by Australia to Nauru, prompting legal challenges based on concerns for his health. TCXM, initially granted a 30-year visa for Nauru, was later detained following a 2023 high court ruling. His legal team argues that Nauru's medical facilities are inadequate to treat his severe asthma, presenting a "real risk he will die" if deported. The case was heard in the high court on Tuesday, setting up a legal battle against the federal government's immigration deal. The lawyers are arguing that his death would be "imminent" and "preventable" if he is deported due to the insufficient medical care on Nauru.
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TCXM was placed back into immigration detention after being freed by the 2023 high court ruling.
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The refugee, TCXM, was granted a 30-year visa for Nauru in February.
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The refugee's legal team argues Nauru's medical facilities are insufficient to treat his severe asthma.
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Australia is deporting a refugee to Nauru.
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Lawyers say there is a “real risk he will die” if deported to Nauru.
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