Disiane Zanv, with boyfriend Gabriel Seger, is due to give birth in just over a month. Photo: Supplied via NZHAn Australian mother-to-be is "heartbroken" that her partner may miss the birth of their child as he remains stranded in New Zealand. But when Seger, who has an Australian visitor's visa, applied for the compassionate grounds exemption, he was denied. Photo: SuppliedA few weeks later they applied for an immediate family exemption, as they are in a de facto relationship and registered their relationship under the Queensland law, however that was also declined. Meanwhile, to get an immediate family exemption, the couple have to provide evidence they are in a de facto relationship.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 20, 2020 23:37 UTC