**SummaryAmends the Migration Act 1958 to: provide for the cessation of certain bridging visas where the holder of the visa has been granted permission by a foreign country to enter and remain in that country; enable the minister to make a decision that a protection finding would no longer be made in relation to a non-citizen who holds a visa as a removal pathway non-citizen; create an immunity from civil liability in relation to certain acts or omissions; provide for the collection, use and disclosure of criminal history information or information to foreign countries; provide for spending authority for third country reception arrangements; and make technical amendments.*SummaryThe provided text is an Explanatory Memorandum and related documents for Australia's Migration Amendment Bill 2024. The bill aims to strengthen the legal framework for removing non-citizens from Australia, particularly those on a removal pathway. Key changes include clarifying the use of criminal history information, authorizing information sharing with foreign countries to facilitate removals (including through third-country arrangements), and altering bridging visa conditions. The memorandum addresses potential human rights implications, emphasizing that the bill's measures are intended to maintain the integrity of the migration system while protecting the Australian community, and are compliant with Australia’s human rights obligations given appropriate policies and procedures. Amendments to the bill further refine these provisions.*Created with use of AI using NotebookLM (Deep dive voices) for educational purposes**Source Parliament of Australia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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