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Government tightens visa character test

Department of Immigration and Border Protection

Source: SBS

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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