Migration Amendment Bill 2024 [Provisions]

On 19th November 2024, the Senate referred the provisions of the Migration Amendment Bill 2024 (Bill) for inquiry and report by Tuesday 26th November 2024.

The Migration Amendment Bill 2024 (Bill) would amend the Migration Act 1958 (Act) to strengthen the legislative framework relating to the removal from Australia of certain non-citizens who are on a removal pathway. In particular, the Bill aims to support the ongoing effective management of certain visa holders in the community and facilitate arrangements for their removal to receiving countries, and to clarify the information that may be taken into account in relation to community protection or character-related matters under the Act and the Migration Regulations 1994. 

Submissions are due by 11:59 pm, Friday 22nd November 2024.

Committee Secretariat contact:

Committee Secretary
Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

Phone: +61 2 6277 3560
legcon.sen@aph.gov.au

About this inquiry

An inquiry into the Migration Amendments Bill 2024 [Provisions]. 



Past Public Hearings

21 Nov 2024: Canberra

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Inquiry Status

Completed

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