Visa cancellations

Visa cancellations in Australia can occur for various reasons, including but not limited to:

  1. Breach of Visa Conditions: If a visa holder breaches any conditions attached to their visa, such as working more hours than allowed, engaging in prohibited activities, or failing to maintain appropriate health insurance coverage, their visa may be subject to cancellation.
  2. Character Concerns: Visa holders who are found to pose a risk to the Australian community due to criminal convictions, involvement in illegal activities, or association with criminal organizations may have their visas cancelled on character grounds.
  3. Health Concerns: Visa holders who fail health examinations or are diagnosed with a medical condition that poses a significant health risk to the Australian community may have their visas cancelled on health grounds.
  4. Fraudulent or Misleading Information: If a visa holder provides false, misleading, or fraudulent information in their visa application or during the visa assessment process, their visa may be cancelled on integrity grounds.
  5. National Interest or Public Policy Reasons: In exceptional circumstances, visas may be cancelled for reasons related to national security, public order, or other matters of national interest or public policy.
  6. Visa Holder's Departure from Australia: Visa holders who depart Australia and subsequently fail to return within a specified period, or who fail to meet visa entry requirements upon their return, may have their visas cancelled automatically.
  7. Visa Overstays: Visa holders who remain in Australia beyond the validity period of their visa without lawful authority may have their visas cancelled, and they may be subject to detention and removal from the country.

When a visa is cancelled, the visa holder typically receives notification from the Department of Home Affairs outlining the reasons for the cancellation and any applicable review or appeal rights. Depending on the circumstances, visa holders may have the opportunity to seek review of the cancellation decision through the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) or through other avenues available under Australian law. It's important for visa holders to understand their rights and obligations under Australian immigration law and to seek legal advice if they believe their visa has been cancelled unfairly or unlawfully.