Member of Iranian football squad changes mind on asylum claim in Australia, minister confirms

Tony Burke says player opted to return home just hours after she and six others were given humanitarian visasFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne of the Iranian football squad members who had sought asylum has changed her mind, home affairs minister Tony Burke has confirmed.A total of seven members of the Iranian women’s football team had been granted humanitarian visas in Australia, Burke confirmed on Wednesday morning, with another player and member of the team staff being given protection before the squad departed on Tuesday night. Continue reading...