Coalition urges government to rescind controversial visa directive

Following the Administrative Appeals Tribunal's decision to reinstate the visa of a New Zealand national found guilty of rape, the government is facing increasing pressure over immigration issues. The Coalition is urging the federal government to reverse a ministerial directive that requires courts to consider an individual's ties to Australia when reviewing visa cancellations.

Coalition immigration spokesman Dan Tehan says that the Ministerial Direction 99 has to go. Source: AAP / MICK TSIKAS/AAPIMAGE

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