Haneef seeks to get his visa back
It’s a crucial day for Dr Mohammed Haneef as his request for a review of the decision to cancel his Australian work visa, will be heard in a Brisbane court today (August 8).
Haneef’s visa was cancelled by the Australian government soon after he obtained bail — a move challenged by his lawyers. His lawyer Stephen Keim has now moved the court in Australia to defend him in this matter.
For doctor Haneef, the outcome of this case is significant as it would decide the future of his career as a doctor. If Haneef does not get this visa it could mean an end of his plans to work abroad.
27 year old Haneef, who trained at a hospital in Liverpool, UK before moving to Australia, was arrested at Brisbane airport on the July 2 on suspicion of terror-related activities.
Haneef was released when the Director of Public Prosecutions withdrew the charge on July 27. Haneef’s passport was returned to him and he left Australia for Bangalore on the July 29.
Date: August 8, 2007
Reference: Times Now