Submission for Inquiry on Review processes associated with visa cancellations made on criminal grounds

This submission is directed to the Joint Standing Committee on Migration. It addresses the review processes associated with visa cancellations made on criminal grounds under Section 501 of the Migration Act 1958. The submission highlights concerns about the negative impact of visa cancellations on young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds, particularly the lack of consideration for their unique circumstances and the potential for indefinite detention. MYAN advocates for maintaining and strengthening the current review processes, adopting a youth justice approach for dealing with anti-social behaviour, and ensuring better data collection to inform policy and program delivery.