Second Reading Speeches

Migration Amendment (Common Sense Partner Visa) Bill 2020

Type
Private
Sponsor(s)
HILL, Julian, MP
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Not Proceeding
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the

Migration Act 1958
to enable, until 31 December 2021, applicants for Subclass 309 (Partner (Provisional)) visas to be granted a visa while the applicant remains in Australia (due to restrictions on international travel in and out of Australia as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic).

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