Criteria for criminal justice visas
The criteria for a criminal justice visa for a non‑citizen are, and only are: (a) the criterion required by section 156 or 157; and (b) the criterion that the Minister, having had regard to: (i) the safety of individuals and people generally; and (ii) in the case of a criminal justice entry visa, arrangements to ensure that if the non‑citizen enters Australia, the non‑citizen can be removed; and (iii) any other matters that the Minister considers relevant; has decided, in the Minister’s absolute discretion, that it is appropriate for the visa to be granted.
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