Migration Amendment for Bridging Visa Conditions

The Migration Amendment (Bridging Visa Conditions) Regulations 2024 significantly modify the management of high-risk individuals on Bridging Visas (Subclass 070) who are unable to be removed from Australia. This regulation addresses the High Court's YBFZ ruling and is designed to enhance community safety by introducing a new "community protection test."

Under this amendment, the Minister is required to evaluate whether the individual poses a "substantial risk" to the Australian community before implementing restrictive measures like curfews or electronic monitoring. This places a significant obligation on the Minister to clearly demonstrate the risk factors that justify these conditions.

The amendment aims to balance community safety with legal compliance, but concerns persist about whether these measures will effectively achieve their goals without leading to additional legal challenges.

How Can Agape Henry Crux Help

If you seek professional visa guidance, our Accredited Specialist Immigration Lawyer(s) and our immigration lawyers and migration agents at Agape Henry Crux specialise in handling highly complex matters. You can schedule an appointment with one of our lawyers or agents to seek professional advice by calling 02-8310 5230 or email us at info@ahclawyers.com.  

We speak fluent English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Malay. We can also help you arrange an interpreter if this isn't your language.

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