Submission to the Inquiry into the Efficacy, Fairness, Timeliness, and Costs of the Processing and Granting of Visa Classes, which Provide for or Allow for Family and Partner Reunions

This submission addresses the significant challenges young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds face in accessing family reunion visas, including prohibitive costs, lengthy waiting times, and restrictive definitions of family. MYAN emphasises the critical role of family reunion in supporting successful settlement and integration in Australia and provides recommendations to improve the fairness and efficiency of the visa processes, ensuring that family reunification is accessible and supportive of young migrants’ well-being.