Petition updatePlease don’t deport my 9 year old son to a land he doesn’t know because of his autism.Huge news, Minister may help – but still so nervous waiting

Nicola BrittonSydney, ENG, Australia
Apr 28, 2015
We’re now home after a very long and emotional day delivering the petition to the Minister’s office yesterday – but it resulted in incredibly hopeful news.
Immigration Minister Peter Dutton said in an interview with ABC News that this "may be a case where we would be able to help the family". He is going to review our case over the next week or two. I'm so nervous waiting for a final decision, I've only being granted a temporary bridging-visa until then. At this stage, the minister's intervention isn't guaranteed.
I need your help one last time. While Mr Dutton decides, it would be really useful if we could remind him that thousands of people are watching and waiting.
Please share one of the latest news articles on Facebook or Twitter today:
News . com: http://www.news.com.au/national/immigration-minister-to-review-tyrone-sevilla-case/story-fncynjr2-1227324343799
Brisbane Times: http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/peter-dutton-indicates-autistic-boy-might-not-be-deported-20150428-1muv63.html
Mr Dutton can also be contacted on peter.dutton.mp@aph.gov.au.
I couldn’t believe there were so many journalists there to film us delivering the petition yesterday. It was daunting for both Tyrone and I to stand in front of news crews from 9 News, Channel 10 and ABC News - I never thought I would have to be making a plea on national TV just to stay in Australia!
We couldn't stand up and fight this decision without you - it's so scary to think what will happen if he doesn't let us stay.
Thank you so much for your support.
Maria & Tyrone
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