I strongly suggest that when Russell returns to Australia, he seeks free legal advice, thru the links given. If he applies to sponsor his daughter and Cindy, even if the application is rejected, he should appeal to the Minister, with many letters of support from his local member of parliament, from as many community contacts, preiest in the area, etc, as he can, and it could possibly be overturned by the Minister. One of the free legal advice centres given would advise him if this is possible.