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Immigration Daily News Strenghthening the character test - Fed Govt takes very seriously its responsibility to protect Australians from non-citizens who engage in criminal conduct - Will act decisively to protect our community, as Australians expectAustralian Immigration Daily News
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Strenghthening the character test - Fed Govt takes very seriously its responsibility to protect Australians from non-citizens who engage in criminal conduct - Will act decisively to protect our community, as Australians expect
The Bill introduces amendments to allow for discretionary visa refusal or cancellation where a non-citizen has a conviction for a designated offence punishable by at least two years' imprisonment.
Designated offences include violent and sexual crimes, breaching personal protection orders like AVOs, using or possessing a weapon, or assisting with any of these crimes.
An Australian visa is a privilege that should be denied to those who pose a threat to the safety of Australians. It should not be easier to deport an international sports star than a convicted criminal. That's why this Bill broadens existing discretionary powers to cancel and refuse visas under the "character test".
Source: Media-Release---Strengthening-the-character-test.pdf
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with many many immigrants to choose from who want to be good citizens &can take your place if you cant meet the standard you should not be allowed to stay in this country simple