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Immigration (COVID-19 Response) Amendment Bill

Introduced on May 5. Makes wide ranging changes to the Immigration Act for a one year period to allow for greater discretion around the issuing, management, and extension of visas. Referred to the Epidemic Response Committee to be reported back by May 12. Reported back and passed under Urgency on May 14 with all parties in support.  Immigration (COVID-19 Response) Amendment Bill