The Joint Standing Committee on Migration will hear further evidence on review processes associated with visa cancellations made on criminal grounds in Canberra on Wednesday. Witnesses will be the Attorney General’s Department and the Police Federation of Australia.
The Committee Chair, Mr Jason Wood MP said that he is looking forward to hearing more from the Police Federation of Australia, which represents more than 62,000 police officers across Australia.
"The police are at the front line of crime in Australia and their views should be taken into account", Mr Wood said.
The Committee is examining review processes associated with visa cancellations made on criminal grounds, and is specifically looking at:
- The efficiency of existing review processes as they relate to decisions made under section 501 of the Migration Act.
- Present levels of duplication associated with the merits review process.
- The scope of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal's jurisdiction to review ministerial decisions.
The full terms of reference are available on the Committee’s website.
Public hearing details:
10.10 am, Wednesday 15 August 2018, Committee Room 1R4, Parliament House, Canberra
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Media release issue date: 13 AUGUST 2018 ---
