Australian Immigration Daily News

The Migration Amendment (Family Violence Provisions and Other Measures) Regulations 2024 introduce critical changes aimed at safeguarding visa applicants experiencing family violence. These changes expand the family violence provisions to include 11 additional visa subclasses, such as Parent, Business Talent, and Contributory Parent visas. The amendments allow secondary applicants to claim family violence and secure permanent residency even if their relationship with the primary applicant ends due to violence.

Key highlights include:

• The family violence provisions now cover a broader range of scenarios, including instances where family violence leads to a breakdown of the primary applicant's visa criteria.
• Amendments ensure secondary applicants and their dependents can retain visa eligibility without financial penalties, such as waivers on additional visa application charges for those unable to meet English proficiency requirements.
• The "one fails, all fail" principle remains but adapts to include family members impacted by family violence, ensuring consistency in visa decisions.

These amendments reflect Australia's commitment to protecting vulnerable visa applicants from being compelled to stay in harmful relationships. They align with the National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children 2022-2032.

Source: Migration-Amendment-Family-Violence-Provisions-and-Other-Measures-Regulations-2024.pdf and

Migration-Amendment-Family-Violence-Provisions-and-Other-Measures-Regulations-2024-Explanatory-Statememt.pdf