Section 91J — Migration Act 1958 (Cth)

Non‑citizens to whom this Subdivision applies

(1) This Subdivision applies to a non‑citizen in Australia at a particular time if, at that time, the non‑citizen:

(a) holds a temporary safe haven visa; or

(b) has not left Australia since ceasing to hold a temporary safe haven visa.

(2) This Subdivision does not apply to an unauthorised maritime arrival or a transitory person.

Note: Unauthorised maritime arrivals are covered by section 46A and transitory persons are covered by section 46B.

Sourced from the Federal Register of Legislation at 26 May 2026. For the latest information on Australian Government law please go to https://www.legislation.gov.au. Verify the current text against the official source before relying on it.

Related sections

s 91F — Minister may determine that section 91E does not apply to non‑citizen
s 91G — Applications made before regulations take effect
s 91H — Reason for this Subdivision
s 91K — Non‑citizens to whom this Subdivision applies are unable to make valid applications for certain visas
s 91L — Minister may determine that section 91K does not apply to a non‑citizen
s 91V — Verification of information

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