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Migration (Visa Pre-application Process) Charge Bill 2023


Type
Government
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Before Senate
Portfolio
Home Affairs

Summary

Introduced with the Migration Amendment (Australia’s Engagement in the Pacific and Other Measures) Bill 2023, the bill imposes a charge on a person registering to participate in a visa pre-application process.

Progress of bill

For committee reference information, please see the Notes section at the end of this page.

House of Representatives
Introduced and read a first time 16/02/23  
Second reading moved 16/02/23  
Referred to Federation Chamber 07/03/23  
Second reading debate 07/03/23  
Second reading agreed to 08/03/23  
Reported from Federation Chamber 09/03/23  
Third reading agreed to 09/03/23  
     
Senate
Introduced and read a first time 09/03/23  
Second reading moved 09/03/23  
     

Text of bill

  • First reading

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Explanatory memoranda

  • Explanatory Memorandum

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Second reading speeches


Proposed amendments

No proposed amendments have been circulated.

Schedules of amendments

Bills Digest



Notes
  • Referred to Committee (09/03/2023): Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee; Report due 13/06/2023