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.
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.