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Australia’s large and rapidly growing Indian diaspora could play a crucial role in the upcoming federal election. And both major parties are taking notice.
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When Sachin Sharma’s entire family in India was diagnosed with COVID-19 about a week ago, he was desperate to jump on a plane and be there for them.
His mother, 62, and father, 71, are in critical need of hospital care. His sister, 35, and niece, 5, also have the virus and are unable to leave their home.
Shachin Sharma is unable to travel to India to care for his critically ill family.
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Mr Sharma, 40 from Hornsby, applied to the federal government for permission to go to India, but was knocked back.
The tighter travel rules announced on Tuesday have left him with little hope for any future requests.