“Recovery action also undermines the incentive for engaging in serious crimes for profit, and it restores public money so that much-needed services can continue to be provided to the community.”

“I know how scary it can be to have a sick child in hospital… the endless wait until they are home safe.”

Bikram Lama, 32, died in December last year in Hyde Park, just metres from the busy entrance to St James station.

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Baljeet's brother-in-law, Inderjeet Singh, said Baljeet pushed his sister Satbir out of harm’s way moments before being overwhelmed by the fire.

At its peak, the syndicate was considered one of the largest suppliers of methamphetamine into the country.

Sidhu’s legal team argued that deportation would place him at high risk of suicide, citing ongoing depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and the impact separation

“If this is what they’re prepared to cut on day one, imagine what comes next for the west.”

The restraining order also covered a $400,000 property, cash held in a local bank, and four vehicles.

His lawyer told the court his mental health had declined following recent family tragedies, arguing he required support.