Migration and Domestic Violence

Recently the Senate passed The Migration Amendment (Family Violence and Other Measures) Bill 2016, more than two years after the Bill was introduced by Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton.

Domestic violence has been high on the Government’s agenda and the passing of this legislation has made it very clear that domestic violence is not acceptable under any circumstances.

The new law will make it more difficult for people with a history of domestic violence to sponsor a partner visa. Full police checks will be required to be submitted with the sponsorship application putting more emphasis on the sponsor’s character. Under the current process, police checks are only required where a minor is included in the partner visa application.

Importantly it will also ensure that visa applicants will be aware if their sponsoring partner has a violent history.

The new law does not have a start date as yet however it is expected to commence soon.

 

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Bell Legal Group’s dedicated migration team can assist you with all of your migration law needs. If you have a query regarding the new changes or need help from migration law experts please call us on +61 7 5597 3366 or fill out the ‘Contact Us‘ form below.

 

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Please note that this article has been prepared by Bell Legal Group, for information purposes only. It is not legal advice nor should it be relied upon as such.