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Government tightens visa character test

Minister for Immigration David Coleman during Question Time in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Wednesday, February 20, 2019. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins) NO ARCHIVING

Australian Immigration Minister David Coleman. February 20, 2019. Source: AAP Image/Dean Lewins

Tens of thousands of migrants could have their visas cancelled under proposed laws to tighten the character test. The changes introduced to Parliament last month are expected to have a disproportionate effect on New Zealanders living in Australia, deepening a growing rift between the two countries over deportations.


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By Rosemary Bolger, Sopharany Hay

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Tens of thousands of migrants could have their visas cancelled under proposed laws to tighten the character test. The changes introduced to Parliament last month are expected to have a disproportionate effect on New Zealanders living in Australia, deepening a growing rift between the two countries over deportations.



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