The Migration Amendment (Australia’s Engagement in the Pacific and Other Measures) Bill 2023 would allow the Minister to implement a visa pre-application process, involving the random selection of eligible persons who would then be permitted to apply for a relevant visa.
The Migration (Visa Pre-application Process) Charge Bill 2023 would impose a charge between $0 and $100 on persons who register to participate in a visa pre-application process.
The submission deadline is 11 April 2023.
The reporting date is 13 June 2023.