Commencing 31 October 2026: How Ministerial Direction 123 will change the character assessment 
Ministerial Direction No. 123 (Direction 123) is the new set of ‘primary’ and ‘other’ considerations that decision-makers must take into account when deciding whether to refuse or cancel a visa on character grounds, or whether to revoke a mandatory cancellation. It was signed on 18 September 2026 by Minister Tony Burke, commences on 31 October 2026 and revokes Ministerial Direction…
Sonia Campanaro5 October, 2026
