Capping and Ceasing

The Migration Amendment (Visa Capping) Bill 2010 before the last Parliament has lapsed (the prorogation of Parliament to allow for the last federal election meant that all business pending before both houses was terminated). It remains to be seen if the new government or Minister proposes it again.

The Capping and Ceasing of offshore GSM cases lodged before 1 September 2007 affected 5400 applications (11,500 people, including family members), and 3000 have requested a refund.