Anthony Chisholm (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Assistant Minister for Regional Development) Share this | Hansard source

by leave—I move:

That the provisions of paragraphs (5) to (8) of standing order 111 not apply to the bill, allowing it to be considered during this period of sittings.

I table a statement of reasons justifying the need for this bill to be considered during these sittings and seek leave to have the statement incorporated into Hansard.

Leave granted.

The statement read as follows—

STATEMENT OF REASONS FOR INTRODUCTION AND PASSAGE IN THE 2026 AUTUMN SITTINGS

MIGRATION AMENDMENT (2026 MEASURES NO.1) BILL 2026

Purpose of the Bill

The Migration Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Bill 2026 would amend the Migration Act 1958 to provide the Minister with a personal power to make an 'arrival control determination', following written agreement from the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, that would temporarily restrict travel to Australia by a class or classes of temporary visa holders.

The amendments in the Bill would allow temporary restrictions on arrival of certain classes of temporary visa holders in Australia, where this is necessary to protect the integrity and sustainability of Australia's immigration system, including when events or circumstances outside Australia mean that there is an increased risk that certain classes of temporary visa holders will not depart Australia when their visas cease to be in effect.

Reasons for Urgency

Introduction and passage of the Bill in the 2026 Autumn sittings is required to respond to the changing risk environment overseas.

Question agreed to.