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Immigration (Mass Arrivals) Amendment Bill
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This bill amends the Immigration Act 2009. This bill makes changes to the immigration regime to enable the management of irregular migrants by providing more time for District Courts to consider an application for a mass arrival warrant of commitment and allowing migrants to be detained until an application is determined; and clarifying responsibilities of members of a mass arrival group to apply for entry permission and a visa.MP in charge
Hon Erica StanfordCommittee
Foreign Affairs, Defence and TradeBill No.214-2
53Parliament
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Assented on 03 Jun 2024
Act: Immigration (Mass Arrivals) Amendment Act 2024
Royal Assent
The Governor-General formally signs the bill into law.
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Member(s) in charge: Hon Erica Stanford Type of Bill: Government Parliament: 53 Bill no: 214-2 Introduction: 27 Mar 2023 First reading agreed: 28 Mar 2023 Referred to: Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Submissions due: 26 Apr 2023 Select Committee Report(s): Immigration (Mass Arrivals) Amendment Bill - 26 Jul 2023 Second reading agreed: 07 May 2024 Committee of the whole House concluded: 22 May 2024 Third reading agreed: 28 May 2024 Royal assent: 03 Jun 2024 Act: Immigration (Mass Arrivals) Amendment Act 2024