Tough talk after 250 overstay Commonwealth Games visas

Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has warned nobody will take advantage of Australia after it emerged more than 250 foreign athletes and officials have stayed in the country following the Commonwealth Games.

The closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games Source: AAP

Most are seeking asylum and have been granted temporary bridging visas while their cases are processed.

But 50 have made no formal application for permission to stay.

Mr Dutton has warned they will be found and deported.