Ministerial Submission MS23-001532 Revocation Of Ministerial Direction 63 - Bridging E Visas - Cancellation Under S116(1)(g) - Reg 2.43(1)(p)or (q) And Code Of Behaviour For PIC 4022, Cleared On 3…

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This ministerial submission concerns the revocation of Ministerial Direction 63 governing Bridging E Visa (BVE) cancellation frameworks. The Direction, established in 2013-2014, targeted unauthorised maritime arrivals (UMAs) granted BVEs under section 195A intervention powers. It imposed cancellation grounds under regulations 2.43(1)(p) and (q), required applicants to satisfy Public Interest Criterion 4022, and mandated compliance with a Code of Behaviour (legislative instrument IMMI 13/155) enforceable via visa condition 8566. The framework also prevented re-application following cancellation on specified grounds. The submission proposes revoking Direction 63 with new Ministerial Direction 104 commencing 1 March 2024, with implementation timing of 22 January 2024. The legislative instrument specifying the Code of Behaviour was scheduled to