Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Criminal and Migration Laws) Act 2026 (2 of 2026)

Schedule 2   Migration amendments

Part 1   Amendment of the Migration Act 1958

Migration Act 1958

11   After subsection 501(11)

Insert:

Limbs of character test do not limit each other

(11A) None of the limbs of the character test are intended to limit or otherwise affecteach other.

Note: In addition, the power to cancel a visa because a person fails the character test is not limited by other powers in this Act to cancel the visa (see section 118).

Minister not required to determine whether membership or association is ongoing

(11B) The Minister is not required to determine whether a person's membership of or association with an organisation is continuing or has concluded when making a decision for the purposes of paragraph (6A)(a) or (b).