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Migration Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Act 2026
Act No. 10 of 2026 · Assented 13 March 2026
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In brief
Amends the Migration Act 1958 to create "arrival control" powers letting the Minister temporarily suspend temporary visas held by specified classes of non-citizens outside Australia.
Who's affected
- Temporary visa holders outside Australia
- The Immigration Minister
- Family members of Australian residents
- Immigration and border officials
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