Second Reading Speeches

Migration Amendment Bill 2024

Type
Government
Portfolio
Home Affairs
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Before Reps
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the

Migration Act 1958
to: provide for the cessation of certain bridging visas where the holder of the visa has been granted permission by a foreign country to enter and remain in that country; enable the minister to make a decision that a protection finding would no longer be made in relation to a non-citizen who holds a visa as a removal pathway non-citizen; create an immunity from civil liability in relation to certain acts or omissions; provide for the collection, use and disclosure of criminal history information or information to foreign countries; provide for spending authority for third country reception arrangements; and make technical amendments.

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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