As a response to the cancellation of visas as a direct consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic, the instrument creates arrangements for applicants who are in Australia and who are former Visitor (Class FA) visa holders and whose visas were cancelled due to the risk of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern designated by the World Health Organisation, to the health, safety or good order the Australian community, or a segment of that community.
Consultation was undertaken with the Department of Health and industry stakeholders concerning the Public Health Emergency of International Concern and the need for cancellation of visas.
Source: LIN20045.pdf and LIN20045-Explanatory-Statement.pdf