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senate vote 2011-07-04#5 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:20:27	Title Description ~~The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2011-07-04.404.1 motion] to read the bill a [http://www.peo.gov.au/students/fact_sheets/making_law.html third time].~~ ~~This means that the bill is now passed in the Senate and, as it has already passed in the House of Representatives and so will now become law.~~ ~~''Background of the bill''~~ This [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr4570%22 bill] amends the [http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/C2013C00458 ''Migration Act 1958''] to enable the minister to refuse to grant, or to cancel, a visa or temporary safe haven visa when a person has been convicted of a criminal offence: * while in immigration detention * during an escape from immigration detention * following an escape from immigration detention, or * for escaping from immigration detention. ~~It also increases the penalty for the manufacture, possession, use or distribution of weapons by immigration detainees from three to five years imprisonment.~~ The bill was introduced in response to protests at the Christmas Island Immigration Centre in [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-07-21/tear-gas-used-on-detention-centre-protesters/2803700 March 2011] and the Villawood Immigration Detention Centre in [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-04-30/villawood-rooftop-protest-ends-after-11-days/2699442 April 2011]. The majority voted in favour of a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2011-07-04.404.1) to read the bill a [third time](http://www.peo.gov.au/students/fact_sheets/making_law.html). This means that the bill is now passed in the Senate and, as it has already passed in the House of Representatives and so will now become law. _Background of the bill_ This [bill](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr4570%22) amends the [_Migration Act 1958_](http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/C2013C00458) to enable the minister to refuse to grant, or to cancel, a visa or temporary safe haven visa when a person has been convicted of a criminal offence: - while in immigration detention - during an escape from immigration detention - following an escape from immigration detention, or - for escaping from immigration detention. It also increases the penalty for the manufacture, possession, use or distribution of weapons by immigration detainees from three to five years imprisonment. The bill was introduced in response to protests at the Christmas Island Immigration Centre in [March 2011](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-07-21/tear-gas-used-on-detention-centre-protesters/2803700) and the Villawood Immigration Detention Centre in [April 2011](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-04-30/villawood-rooftop-protest-ends-after-11-days/2699442).
senate vote 2011-07-04#5 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-02-24 13:02:44	Title Bills - Migration Amendment (Strengthening the Character Test and Other Provisions) Bill 2011; Third Reading Migration Amendment (Strengthening the Character Test and Other Provisions) Bill 2011 - Third Reading - Read a third time Description The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2011-07-04.404.1 motion] to read the bill a [http://www.peo.gov.au/students/fact_sheets/making_law.html third time]. This means that the bill is now passed in the Senate and, as it has already passed in the House of Representatives and so will now become law. ''Background of the bill'' <p> This is a vote on the <a href="http://www.peo.gov.au/students/fact_sheets/making_law.html">third reading</a> of the Bill in the Senate. The majority voted aye, which means these members support the main idea of the Bill. The third reading of the Bill in the Senate is the final stage of the legislative process in Parliament, after this the Bill receives <a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/Help/Glossary">royal assent</a>. </p> This [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr4570%22 bill] amends the [http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/C2013C00458 ''Migration Act 1958''] to enable the minister to refuse to grant, or to cancel, a visa or temporary safe haven visa when a person has been convicted of a criminal offence: * while in immigration detention * during an escape from immigration detention * following an escape from immigration detention, or * for escaping from immigration detention. ~~<p><b> Background of the Bill</b></p>~~ <p> This Bill was amends the <a href="http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/C2013C00458"><i>Migration Act 1958</i></a> to permit a non-citizen's application for visa to be refused if they have have been convicted of an offence: ~~<ul> <li> while in immigration detention </li>~~ <li> during an escape from immigration detention </li> ~~<li> following an escape from immigration detention, or </li>~~ ~~<li>for escaping from immigration detention.</li> </ul>~~ It also increases the penalty for the manufacture, possession, use or distribution of weapons by immigration detainees from three to five years imprisonment. <p>This decision for refuse the application of a visa is at the discretion of the Minister of Immigration.</p> The bill was introduced in response to protests at the Christmas Island Immigration Centre in [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-07-21/tear-gas-used-on-detention-centre-protesters/2803700 March 2011] and the Villawood Immigration Detention Centre in [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-04-30/villawood-rooftop-protest-ends-after-11-days/2699442 April 2011]. <p> This Bill was introduced in response to protests at the Christmas Island Immigration Centre in <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-07-21/tear-gas-used-on-detention-centre-protesters/2803700">March 2011</a> and the Villawood Immigration Detention Centre in <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-04-30/villawood-rooftop-protest-ends-after-11-days/2699442">April 2011</a>. </p> <p>The Coalition supports this Bill. Academics and interest groups oppose this Bill. They argue that the existing provisions under the <i>Migration Act 1958</i> and criminal is sufficient to respond to any offences committed by persons in immigration detention. </p> ~~<b><p>Summary of debate in Parliament</b></p>~~ Third reading votes are mostly procedural. As such there was no debate on this vote. Most of the debate occurred <a href="http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2011-07-04.397.1">In Committee</a> or during the <a href="http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2011-07-04.393.1">Second Reading</a> in the Senate. ~~<p> More information about this Bill and the context surrounding it can be found<a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd1011a/11bd143"> here</a>.</p>~~
senate vote 2011-07-04#5 Edited by Natasha Burrows on 2013-11-12 07:29:27	Title Description <p> This is a vote on the <a href="http://www.peo.gov.au/students/fact_sheets/making_law.html">third reading</a> of the Bill in the Senate. The majority voted aye, which means these members support the main idea of the Bill. The third reading of the Bill in the Senate is the final stage of the legislative process in Parliament, after this the Bill receives <a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/Help/Glossary">royal assent</a>. </p> <p><b> Background of the Bill</b></p> <p> This Bill was amends the <a href="http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/C2013C00458"><i>Migration Act 1958</i></a> to permit a non-citizen's application for visa to be refused if they have have been convicted of an offence: <ul> <li> while in immigration detention </li> <li> during an escape from immigration detention </li> <li> following an escape from immigration detention, or </li> <li>for escaping from immigration detention.</li> </ul> <p>This decision for refuse the application of a visa is at the discretion of the Minister of Immigration.</p> <p> This Bill was introduced in response to protests at the Christmas Island Immigration Centre in <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-07-21/tear-gas-used-on-detention-centre-protesters/2803700">March 2011</a> and the Villawood Immigration Detention Centre in <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-04-30/villawood-rooftop-protest-ends-after-11-days/2699442">April 2011</a>. </p> <p>The Coalition supports this Bill. Academics and interest groups oppose this Bill. They argue that the existing provisions under the <i>Migration Act 1958</i> and criminal is sufficient to respond to any offences committed by persons in immigration detention. </p> <b><p>Summary of debate in Parliament</b></p> Third reading votes are mostly procedural. As such there was no debate on this vote. Most of the debate occurred <a href="http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2011-07-04.397.1">In Committee</a> or during the <a href="http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2011-07-04.393.1">Second Reading</a> in the Senate. <p> More information about this Bill and the context surrounding it can be found<a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd1011a/11bd143"> here</a>.</p>
senate vote 2011-07-04#5 Edited by Natasha Burrows on 2013-09-19 08:53:12	Title Description <p> This is a vote on the <a href="http://www.peo.gov.au/students/fact_sheets/making_law.html">third reading</a> of the Bill in the Senate. The majority voted aye, which means these members support the main idea of the Bill. The third reading of the Bill in the Senate is the final stage of the legislative process in Parliament, after this the Bill receives <a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/Help/Glossary">royal assent</a>. </p> <p><b> Background of the Bill</b></p> <p> This Bill was amends the <a href="http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/C2013C00458"><i>Migration Act 1958</i></a> to permit a non-citizen's application for visa to be refused if they have have been convicted of an offence: <ul> <li> while in immigration detention </li> <li> during an escape from immigration detention </li> <li> following an escape from immigration detention, or </li> <li>for escaping from immigration detention.</li> </ul> <p>This decision for refuse the application of a visa is at the discretion of the Minister of Immigration.</p> <p> This Bill was introduced in response to protests at the Christmas Island Immigration Centre in <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-07-21/tear-gas-used-on-detention-centre-protesters/2803700">March 2011</a> and the Villawood Immigration Detention Centre in <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-04-30/villawood-rooftop-protest-ends-after-11-days/2699442">April 2011</a>. </p> <p>The Coalition supports this Bill. Academics and interest groups oppose this Bill. They argue that the existing provisions under the <i>Migration Act 1958</i> and criminal is sufficient to respond to any offences committed by persons in immigration detention. </p> <p> More information about this Bill and the context surrounding it can be found<a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd1011a/11bd143"> here</a>.</p>
senate vote 2011-07-04#5 Edited by Natasha Burrows on 2013-09-19 07:58:57	Title Description <p> This is a vote on the <a href="http://www.peo.gov.au/students/fact_sheets/making_law.html">third reading</a> of the Bill in the Senate. The majority voted aye, which means these members support the main idea of the Bill. The third reading of the Bill in the Senate is the final stage of the legislative process in Parliament, after this the Bill receives <a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/Help/Glossary">royal assent</a>. </p> <p><b> Background of the Bill</b></p> <p> This Bill was amends the <a href="">http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/C2013C00458"><i>Migration Act 1958</i></a> to permit a non-citizen's application for visa to be refused if they have have been convicted of an offence: <p> This Bill was amends the <a href="http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/C2013C00458"><i>Migration Act 1958</i></a> to permit a non-citizen's application for visa to be refused if they have have been convicted of an offence: <ul> <li> while in immigration detention </li> <li> during an escape from immigration detention </li> <li> following an escape from immigration detention, or </li> <li>for escaping from immigration detention.</li> </ul> <p>This decision for refuse the application of a visa is at the discretion of the Minister of Immigration.</p> <p> More information about this Bill and the context surrounding it can be found<a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd1011a/11bd143"> here</a>.</p>
senate vote 2011-07-04#5 Edited by Natasha Burrows on 2013-09-19 07:57:57	Title ~~Bills — Migration Amendment (Strengthening the Character Test and Other Provisions) Bill 2011; Third Reading~~ Bills - Migration Amendment (Strengthening the Character Test and Other Provisions) Bill 2011; Third Reading Description ~~<p class="speaker">David Feeney</p>~~ ~~<p>I move:</p>~~ ~~<p class="italic">That this bill be now read a third time.</p>~~ ~~<p>Question put.</p>~~ <p>The Senate divided. [21:32]</p> ~~<p>(The Deputy President—Senator Parry)</p>~~ ~~<p></p>~~ ~~<p>Question agreed to.</p>~~ ~~<p>Bill read a third time.</p>~~ <p> This is a vote on the <a href="http://www.peo.gov.au/students/fact_sheets/making_law.html">third reading</a> of the Bill in the Senate. The majority voted aye, which means these members support the main idea of the Bill. The third reading of the Bill in the Senate is the final stage of the legislative process in Parliament, after this the Bill receives <a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/Help/Glossary">royal assent</a>. </p> <p><b> Background of the Bill</b></p> <p> This Bill was amends the <a href="">http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/C2013C00458"><i>Migration Act 1958</i></a> to permit a non-citizen's application for visa to be refused if they have have been convicted of an offence: <ul> <li> while in immigration detention </li> <li> during an escape from immigration detention </li> <li> following an escape from immigration detention, or </li> <li>for escaping from immigration detention.</li> </ul> <p>This decision for refuse the application of a visa is at the discretion of the Minister of Immigration.</p> <p> More information about this Bill and the context surrounding it can be found<a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd1011a/11bd143"> here</a>.</p>

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senate vote 2011-07-04#5

Edited by system

on 2014-10-07 16:20:27

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~~The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2011-07-04.404.1 motion] to read the bill a [http://www.peo.gov.au/students/fact_sheets/making_law.html third time].~~
~~This means that the bill is now passed in the Senate and, as it has already passed in the House of Representatives and so will now become law.~~
~~''Background of the bill''~~
This [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr4570%22 bill] amends the [http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/C2013C00458 ''Migration Act 1958''] to enable the minister to refuse to grant, or to cancel, a visa or temporary safe haven visa when a person has been convicted of a criminal offence:
* while in immigration detention
* during an escape from immigration detention
* following an escape from immigration detention, or
* for escaping from immigration detention.
~~It also increases the penalty for the manufacture, possession, use or distribution of weapons by immigration detainees from three to five years imprisonment.~~
The bill was introduced in response to protests at the Christmas Island Immigration Centre in [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-07-21/tear-gas-used-on-detention-centre-protesters/2803700 March 2011] and the Villawood Immigration Detention Centre in [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-04-30/villawood-rooftop-protest-ends-after-11-days/2699442 April 2011].
The majority voted in favour of a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2011-07-04.404.1) to read the bill a [third time](http://www.peo.gov.au/students/fact_sheets/making_law.html).
This means that the bill is now passed in the Senate and, as it has already passed in the House of Representatives and so will now become law.
_Background of the bill_
This [bill](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr4570%22) amends the [_Migration Act 1958_](http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/C2013C00458) to enable the minister to refuse to grant, or to cancel, a visa or temporary safe haven visa when a person has been convicted of a criminal offence:
- while in immigration detention
- during an escape from immigration detention
- following an escape from immigration detention, or
- for escaping from immigration detention.
It also increases the penalty for the manufacture, possession, use or distribution of weapons by immigration detainees from three to five years imprisonment.
The bill was introduced in response to protests at the Christmas Island Immigration Centre in [March 2011](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-07-21/tear-gas-used-on-detention-centre-protesters/2803700) and the Villawood Immigration Detention Centre in [April 2011](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-04-30/villawood-rooftop-protest-ends-after-11-days/2699442).

senate vote 2011-07-04#5

Edited by mackay staff

on 2014-02-24 13:02:44

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Bills - Migration Amendment (Strengthening the Character Test and Other Provisions) Bill 2011; Third Reading
Migration Amendment (Strengthening the Character Test and Other Provisions) Bill 2011 - Third Reading - Read a third time

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The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2011-07-04.404.1 motion] to read the bill a [http://www.peo.gov.au/students/fact_sheets/making_law.html third time].
This means that the bill is now passed in the Senate and, as it has already passed in the House of Representatives and so will now become law.
''Background of the bill''
 This is a vote on the <a href="http://www.peo.gov.au/students/fact_sheets/making_law.html">third reading</a> of the Bill in the Senate. The majority voted aye, which means these members support the main idea of the Bill. The third reading of the Bill in the Senate is the final stage of the legislative process in Parliament, after this the Bill receives <a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/Help/Glossary">royal assent</a>.
This [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr4570%22 bill] amends the [http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/C2013C00458 ''Migration Act 1958''] to enable the minister to refuse to grant, or to cancel, a visa or temporary safe haven visa when a person has been convicted of a criminal offence:
* while in immigration detention
* during an escape from immigration detention
* following an escape from immigration detention, or
* for escaping from immigration detention.
~~ Background of the Bill~~
 This Bill was amends the <a href="http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/C2013C00458">Migration Act 1958</a> to permit a non-citizen's application for visa to be refused if they have have been convicted of an offence:
~~<ul> <li> while in immigration detention </li>~~
<li> during an escape from immigration detention </li>
~~<li> following an escape from immigration detention, or </li>~~
~~<li>for escaping from immigration detention.</li> </ul>~~
It also increases the penalty for the manufacture, possession, use or distribution of weapons by immigration detainees from three to five years imprisonment.
This decision for refuse the application of a visa is at the discretion of the Minister of Immigration.
The bill was introduced in response to protests at the Christmas Island Immigration Centre in [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-07-21/tear-gas-used-on-detention-centre-protesters/2803700 March 2011] and the Villawood Immigration Detention Centre in [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-04-30/villawood-rooftop-protest-ends-after-11-days/2699442 April 2011].
 This Bill was introduced in response to protests at the Christmas Island Immigration Centre in <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-07-21/tear-gas-used-on-detention-centre-protesters/2803700">March 2011</a> and the Villawood Immigration Detention Centre in <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-04-30/villawood-rooftop-protest-ends-after-11-days/2699442">April 2011</a>.
The Coalition supports this Bill. Academics and interest groups oppose this Bill. They argue that the existing provisions under the Migration Act 1958 and criminal is sufficient to respond to any offences committed by persons in immigration detention.
~~Summary of debate in Parliament~~
Third reading votes are mostly procedural. As such there was no debate on this vote. Most of the debate occurred <a href="http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2011-07-04.397.1">In Committee</a> or during the <a href="http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2011-07-04.393.1">Second Reading</a> in the Senate.
~~ More information about this Bill and the context surrounding it can be found<a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd1011a/11bd143"> here</a>.~~

senate vote 2011-07-04#5

Edited by Natasha Burrows

on 2013-11-12 07:29:27

Title

Description

This is a vote on the <a href="http://www.peo.gov.au/students/fact_sheets/making_law.html">third reading</a> of the Bill in the Senate. The majority voted aye, which means these members support the main idea of the Bill. The third reading of the Bill in the Senate is the final stage of the legislative process in Parliament, after this the Bill receives <a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/Help/Glossary">royal assent</a>.
Background of the Bill
This Bill was amends the <a href="http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/C2013C00458">Migration Act 1958</a> to permit a non-citizen's application for visa to be refused if they have have been convicted of an offence:
<ul> <li> while in immigration detention </li>
<li> during an escape from immigration detention </li>
<li> following an escape from immigration detention, or </li>
<li>for escaping from immigration detention.</li> </ul>
This decision for refuse the application of a visa is at the discretion of the Minister of Immigration.
This Bill was introduced in response to protests at the Christmas Island Immigration Centre in <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-07-21/tear-gas-used-on-detention-centre-protesters/2803700">March 2011</a> and the Villawood Immigration Detention Centre in <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-04-30/villawood-rooftop-protest-ends-after-11-days/2699442">April 2011</a>.
The Coalition supports this Bill. Academics and interest groups oppose this Bill. They argue that the existing provisions under the Migration Act 1958 and criminal is sufficient to respond to any offences committed by persons in immigration detention.
Summary of debate in Parliament
Third reading votes are mostly procedural. As such there was no debate on this vote. Most of the debate occurred <a href="http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2011-07-04.397.1">In Committee</a> or during the <a href="http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2011-07-04.393.1">Second Reading</a> in the Senate.
More information about this Bill and the context surrounding it can be found<a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd1011a/11bd143"> here</a>.

senate vote 2011-07-04#5

Edited by Natasha Burrows

on 2013-09-19 08:53:12

Title

Description

This is a vote on the <a href="http://www.peo.gov.au/students/fact_sheets/making_law.html">third reading</a> of the Bill in the Senate. The majority voted aye, which means these members support the main idea of the Bill. The third reading of the Bill in the Senate is the final stage of the legislative process in Parliament, after this the Bill receives <a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/Help/Glossary">royal assent</a>.
Background of the Bill
This Bill was amends the <a href="http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/C2013C00458">Migration Act 1958</a> to permit a non-citizen's application for visa to be refused if they have have been convicted of an offence:
<ul> <li> while in immigration detention </li>
<li> during an escape from immigration detention </li>
<li> following an escape from immigration detention, or </li>
<li>for escaping from immigration detention.</li> </ul>
This decision for refuse the application of a visa is at the discretion of the Minister of Immigration.
This Bill was introduced in response to protests at the Christmas Island Immigration Centre in <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-07-21/tear-gas-used-on-detention-centre-protesters/2803700">March 2011</a> and the Villawood Immigration Detention Centre in <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-04-30/villawood-rooftop-protest-ends-after-11-days/2699442">April 2011</a>.
The Coalition supports this Bill. Academics and interest groups oppose this Bill. They argue that the existing provisions under the Migration Act 1958 and criminal is sufficient to respond to any offences committed by persons in immigration detention.
More information about this Bill and the context surrounding it can be found<a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd1011a/11bd143"> here</a>.

senate vote 2011-07-04#5

Edited by Natasha Burrows

on 2013-09-19 07:58:57

Title

Description

This is a vote on the <a href="http://www.peo.gov.au/students/fact_sheets/making_law.html">third reading</a> of the Bill in the Senate. The majority voted aye, which means these members support the main idea of the Bill. The third reading of the Bill in the Senate is the final stage of the legislative process in Parliament, after this the Bill receives <a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/Help/Glossary">royal assent</a>.
Background of the Bill
This Bill was amends the <a href="">http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/C2013C00458">Migration Act 1958</a> to permit a non-citizen's application for visa to be refused if they have have been convicted of an offence:
This Bill was amends the <a href="http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/C2013C00458">Migration Act 1958</a> to permit a non-citizen's application for visa to be refused if they have have been convicted of an offence:
<ul> <li> while in immigration detention </li>
<li> during an escape from immigration detention </li>
<li> following an escape from immigration detention, or </li>
<li>for escaping from immigration detention.</li> </ul>
This decision for refuse the application of a visa is at the discretion of the Minister of Immigration.
More information about this Bill and the context surrounding it can be found<a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd1011a/11bd143"> here</a>.

senate vote 2011-07-04#5

Edited by Natasha Burrows

on 2013-09-19 07:57:57

Title

~~Bills — Migration Amendment (Strengthening the Character Test and Other Provisions) Bill 2011; Third Reading~~
Bills - Migration Amendment (Strengthening the Character Test and Other Provisions) Bill 2011; Third Reading

Description

~~David Feeney~~
~~I move:~~
~~That this bill be now read a third time.~~
~~Question put.~~
The Senate divided. [21:32]
~~(The Deputy President—Senator Parry)~~
~~~~
~~Question agreed to.~~
~~Bill read a third time.~~
This is a vote on the <a href="http://www.peo.gov.au/students/fact_sheets/making_law.html">third reading</a> of the Bill in the Senate. The majority voted aye, which means these members support the main idea of the Bill. The third reading of the Bill in the Senate is the final stage of the legislative process in Parliament, after this the Bill receives <a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/Help/Glossary">royal assent</a>.
 Background of the Bill
This Bill was amends the <a href="">http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/C2013C00458">Migration Act 1958</a> to permit a non-citizen's application for visa to be refused if they have have been convicted of an offence:
<ul> <li> while in immigration detention </li>
<li> during an escape from immigration detention </li>
<li> following an escape from immigration detention, or </li>
<li>for escaping from immigration detention.</li> </ul>
This decision for refuse the application of a visa is at the discretion of the Minister of Immigration.
More information about this Bill and the context surrounding it can be found<a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd1011a/11bd143"> here</a>.