Home Affairs Legislation Amendment (2025 Measures No. 2) Act 2025
Act No. 70 of 2025 · Assented 1 December 2025
In brief
Amends migration and citizenship law about personal identifiers, including photographs of a person's face, and about special residence requirements for citizenship.
Who's affected
- Citizenship applicants
- Visa applicants and travellers
- Department of Home Affairs decision-makers
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