Plans to tighten character test put tens of thousands of migrants at risk of deportation

Tens of thousands of migrants could have their visa cancelled under proposed laws to tighten the character test.

Source: SBS

A government proposal to tighten the character test will make it easier to deport up to tens of thousands of migrants, including more New Zealanders who have been living in Australia long term. 

Under the planned changes, visa-holders who have committed a crime that carries a maximum sentence of at least two years, such as common assault, will automatically fail the character test, even if they are not sentenced to jail. 

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