Senator Linda Reynolds' parents break their silence about the brutal attacks on their daughter

Senator Linda Reynolds' parents have broken their silence about the brutal attacks on their daughter and the resulting devastation to their family. The senator's parents were scheduled to testify on Wednesday, but the senator's attorney, Martin Bennett, insisted that they provide written statements to the court instead.

Review: Parents have to wait and the visa system leaves much to be desired

Australians who shell out thousands of dollars in visa fees for their parents living overseas face unfair procedures and sometimes end up paying the costs without any outcome. In some cases, people die while waiting decades for permission to resettle in Australia. The Commonwealth Ombudsman has criticised the system, which is administered by the Department … Read more