The Human Rights Law Resource Centre acts for Stefan Nystrom, Britt Nystrom and Annette Turner

Family Rights: Nystrom v Australia - Individual Communication to UN Human Rights Committee (Apr 2007) Stefan Nystrom was born in 1973 and, until very recently, had lived permanently in Australia since he was 27 days old.   He is a Swedish citizen but has no relevant ties to Sweden or any State other than Australia.

The detailed Individual Communication, which was submitted on 4 April 2007, alleges that Mr Nystrom's detention and deportation were in violation of articles 9, 12(4), 14(7), 17 and 23 of the ICCPR.  It seeks compensation and reinstatement of permanent residency.

Download the HRLC submission here.