Australian in India challenges government's criminalised travel ban in court

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Lawyer Michael Bradley. Source: SBS

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The government's controversial decision making it a crime for Australian citizens to travel home from India is being challenged in the Federal Court.

A 73-year-old Australian citizen is challenging the validity of the federal government’s contentious India travel announcement.

Lawyer Michael Bradley is acting on behalf of 73-year-old Gary Newman who has been stuck in India since March last year.

He's confirmed the challenge was lodged in the Federal Court in Sydney on Wednesday afternoon (5 May).

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