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Migration and Other Legislation Amendment (Bridging Visas, Serious Offenders and Other Measures) Act 2023

Act No. 110 of 2023 · Assented 7 December 2023

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In brief

Creates offences carrying up to five years' imprisonment for people on removal-pending bridging visas who breach conditions such as working with children, approaching schools, or contacting victims, and allows courts to make community safety detention or supervision orders.

Who's affected

  • People on removal pending bridging visas
  • Home Affairs and enforcement officers
  • Victims of past offences

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