Section 84A — Migration Act 1958 (Cth)

Object of Subdivision

The object of this Subdivision is to allow temporary restrictions on the arrival of certain classes of temporary visa holders in Australia, where this is necessary to protect the integrity and sustainability of Australia’s immigration system, including when events or circumstances outside Australia mean that there is an increased risk that certain classes of temporary visa holders will not depart Australia when their visas cease to be in effect.

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Related sections

s 82 — When visas cease to be in effect
s 83 — Certain persons taken to be included in spouse, de facto partner or parent’s visa
s 84 — Minister may suspend processing of visa applications
s 84B — Minister may make arrival control determinations
s 84C — Arrival control determination does not apply in relation to certain kinds of non‑citizens
s 84D — Minister may certify that arrival control determination does not apply in relation to a particular non‑citizen

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