Mr Lim had been placed on three years' probation in 2010 for shoplifting, drug possession and drug consumption. His sentence was equal to 12 months under Australian rules, which disqualified him for a visa under the character test.
At issue was whether his past criminal convictions here took precedence over his economic contributions to his Queensland employer.
Mr Lim filed an appeal with the Administrative Appeals Tribunal of Australia, with a hearing held in Brisbane. In judgment grounds released last week, it set aside the previous decision and ruled the discretion to refuse Mr Lim a visa on character grounds should not be invoked.
http://www.straitstimes.com/singapo...n-gets-aussie-visa-with-a500-a-day-difference
At issue was whether his past criminal convictions here took precedence over his economic contributions to his Queensland employer.
Mr Lim filed an appeal with the Administrative Appeals Tribunal of Australia, with a hearing held in Brisbane. In judgment grounds released last week, it set aside the previous decision and ruled the discretion to refuse Mr Lim a visa on character grounds should not be invoked.
http://www.straitstimes.com/singapo...n-gets-aussie-visa-with-a500-a-day-difference
