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Tens of thousands of migrants could have their visas cancelled under proposed laws to tighten the character test. 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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By Rosemary Bolger

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Source: SBS


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