Immigration (Mass Arrivals) Amendment Bill

Government bill

28 March 2023

This bill amends the Immigration Act 2009. This bill makes changes to the immigration regime to enable the management of irregular migrants by providing more time for District Courts to consider an application for a mass arrival warrant of commitment and allowing migrants to be detained until an application is determined; and clarifying responsibilities of members of a mass arrival group to apply for entry permission and a visa.

Voting method

Party voting: Parties decided whether or not to support this bill and cast votes on behalf of all their MPs.

Procedural notes

Urgency used

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  • Introduced on 28 March 2023
  • 1st reading on 29 March 2023
  • 2nd reading on 7 May 2024
  • 3rd reading on 28 May 2024
  • Royal assent on 4 June 2024

Member responsible

Erica Stanford

Erica Stanford

National Party MP for East Coast Bays

Votes

1st reading

Passed

28 March 2023

party vote

107Aye
12No
0Abstain
1Absent

2nd reading

Passed

7 May 2024

party vote

102Aye
21No
0Abstain
0Absent

3rd reading

Passed

Reading date: 28 May 2024

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