48yr old man kicked out from Australia after death of his 104 girlfriend

A 48-year-old Estonian lawyer, Mart Soeson, has been sent from Australia to estonia after failing to convince authorities of his romantic relationship with his late 104-year-old girlfriend, Elfriede Riit.

Mart’s relationship with Elfriede began after his permanent resident visa application was rejected in December 2018. read here

He appealed the decision to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, where he had to prove that his relationship with Elfriede was genuine.

In an interview with MailOnline, Mart revealed that despite their relationship, they never shared a bedroom or engaged in a sexual relationship. 

He acknowledged the age difference, saying, “Yes, I know we have the age gap, and I know it’s an issue for some people. But generally, the age gap is only seen as a problem when it’s an older woman and a younger man. No one questions it when the roles are reversed, but I can’t change that attitude.”

During the tribunal, Mart tried to justify his reasons for staying in Australia: “I have a job here. My home is here. I gave up my meaningful life in Estonia, including my career and family ties, to be with Elfriede in Australia. I have friends here, and although Elfriede is no longer alive, she’s here, along with my grandfather, who is buried here. I have my reasons to stay and visit my close ones in the cemetery as well.”