In what circumstances can my visa be cancelled?

The Minister for Home Affairs (or their delegate) has the power to cancel your temporary or permanent visa. For example, certain acts require the Minister to exercise their discretionary or mandatory cancellation powers. The Minister may cancel your visa for several reasons, such as:

• providing fraudulent documents to support the visa application; or
• being convicted of a serious crime (since the grant of your visa).

This article will address the most common reasons for visa cancellations, the avenues for review and appeal, and the consequences of the cancellation for visa holders currently living in Australia.

Table of Common Cancellation Powers