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Migration Amendment (Australia’s Engagement in the Pacific and Other Measures) Act 2023

Act No. 86 of 2023 · Assented 26 October 2023

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In brief

Allows some visas to be allocated by ballot: people register, pay a charge, and are selected at random before they may apply. Protection, humanitarian and safe haven visas are expressly excluded.

Who's affected

  • Prospective migrants to Australia
  • Pacific engagement visa applicants
  • The Department of Home Affairs

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