April 15, 2024

Migration Amendment (Removal and Other Measures) Bill

Submission to the Senate Inquiry into the Migration Amendment (Removal and Other Measures) Bill 2024

We fully endorse the Human Rights Law Centre’s submission and strongly urge the Committee to recommend that the Bill should not be passed. In this submission, we draw from our own work and research to illustrate the practical impacts of the proposed travel ban and the power to coerce people to leave Australia.

We pay particular attention to the consequences for holders of Bridging 'E' Visas (BVE).

Click here to download the full submission.

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“A little light in the darkness”: Qualitative outcomes of the Workplace Justice visa

May 12, 2026

Click here to read the policy brief The Workplace Justice Visa (WJV) was introduced in July 2024 as a pilot program following extensive advocacy from a coalition of unions, civil society organisations, and lawyers. It is the first measure of its kind in Australia,...

Discrimination on the basis of immigration status

April 14, 2026

Click here to read the policy brief Overview ‘Immigration status’ is not a term formally defined in law, but it is commonly used to describe a person’s visa status, including whether they have a valid visa or not, and whether their permission to remain...

Migration Amendment (Removal and Other Measures) Bill

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“A little light in the darkness”: Qualitative outcomes of the Workplace Justice visa

Discrimination on the basis of immigration status

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