Documents In Relation To The Review Of Character And Cancellation Framework ​ ​

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Home Affairs released documents reviewing its character assessment and visa cancellation framework following the 2014 Migration Amendment Bill. The disclosure reveals operational caseload data showing 3.8 years average age for discretionary cancellation cases, with 39% pending five years or longer. A prioritisation model categorises cases from Category 1 (serious violent crime, child sexual offending, national security, organised crime) to Category 4 (low-order non-violent offences). Since 2014-15, character-related litigation increased 305%, straining resources diverted to responding to significant judicial review matters including Pearson, EVE21, and NZYQ cases. The mandatory cancellation regime introduced in 2014 created operational pressure, with resourcing plateauing after initial 2015-16 supplementation despite expanded caseloads. Departmental actions underway include enhanced caseload analysis, process streamlining,