Everyone who wants to enter or stay in Australia must satisfy the character requirement as set out in Section 501 of the Migration Act 1958 (the Act). This includes all non-citizens, sponsors of visa applicants and non-migrating family members seeking to enter or stay in Australia.
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\n\nEntering or remaining in Australia is a privilege, and it is expected that non-citizens are, and have been, law-abiding. Visa holders must also continue to satisfy the character requirement.
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\n\nIrrespective of which visa you apply for, you must advise us if you have any criminal convictions inside or outside of Australia, and you may be asked to provide police certificates as part of your assessment against the character test. If you do not inform of your criminal history, your visa application may be refused or your visa cancelled.
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\n\nDIBP and the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection have the power to refuse or cancel a visa on the basis that a person does not pass the character test.
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\n\nIn some cases, even if you do not pass the character test, DIBP or the Minister can exercise discretion not to cancel your visa.
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Decisions to cancel or refuse visas on the basis of the character test are made after full consideration of all the circumstances of a case.
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\n\nYou will require a detailed submission and representation. This is a complex area and we strongly reccommend that you seek out professional services to assist you.
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