A woman from Bolans is appealing to immigration authorities to reconsider the deportation of her children’s father, saying the decision has had a serious impact on their young family.
Amani Daniel Winspear said her children’s father, 36-year-old Jamaican national Marcel Parker, was deported several days ago after overstaying his time in the country.
Mr Parker has five criminal offences on record, including three related to cannabis, one involving ammunition and another linked to a firearm.
Ms Winspear said she was not seeking to excuse his past actions but believes the authorities failed to adequately consider the welfare of their two children, aged nine and five.
She said Mr Parker had maintained a close relationship with the children and had been providing financial support, despite the family experiencing difficulties in the past.
Ms Winspear added that he also has an active court matter related to child maintenance.
“I am appealing to the relevant authorities for him to be given a second chance, for the sake of the children he has here,” she said.
She explained that in recent years Mr Parker had made efforts to turn his life around, maintain stability and become more involved in his children’s lives.
Ms Winspear said she is concerned about his ability to support the children from Jamaica, citing ongoing economic challenges and the impact of a recent major hurricane, which she said had left some communities without electricity and running water.
She questioned how her family would continue to receive financial support, given the difficult conditions he now faces.
Ms Winspear is now urging the authorities to allow Mr Parker the opportunity to return legally so he can continue supporting his children both emotionally and financially.
