Hundreds of serious criminals lose Australian visas

More than 800 serious criminals were stripped of Australian visas in 2018, with about 100 involved in child sex offences or child exploitation.

More than 800 criminals had their Australian visas revoked in 2018

More than 800 criminals had their Australian visas revoked in 2018 Source: AAP

Child sex offenders and murderers were among hundreds of criminals who faced being booted from Australia last year after losing their visas.

More than 800 criminals had their visas revoked in 2018 under laws that require non-citizens sentenced to 12 months or more to lose them.

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By Peggy Giakoumelos, Argyro Vourdoumpa
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