Second Reading Speeches

Migration Legislation Amendment (Student Visas) Bill 2012

Type
Government
Portfolio
Immigration and Citizenship
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Act
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the

Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000
and
Migration Act 1958
to abolish the automatic cancellation of student visas for unsatisfactory course attendance or academic progress, enabling each case to be considered on its merits.

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