Second Reading Speeches

Migration Amendment (Temporary Visa Extensions and Reinstatements) Bill 2021

Type
Private
Sponsor(s)
MCKIM, Sen Nick
Originating house
Senate
Status
Not Proceeding
Parliament no
46

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Summary

Amends the

Migration Act 1958
to enable uniform and automatic extensions to time-limited temporary visa subclasses, where the visa holder has been unable to enter Australia due to travel restrictions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

We acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders past, present and emerging.

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