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 Character 
Issues
 
Australian Government policy and regulations are 
designed to ensure that people who obtain visas to travel to Australia are of 
"good character". 
You may be refused a visa if the Department of 
Immigration is satisfied that you: 
  
  
  would 
  be likely to engage in criminal conduct in Australia
  
  represent a danger 
  to the Australian community 
  
  are not of good 
  character.  This is a general provision which, amongst other things, 
  allows the Department of Immigration to refuse visas to applicants who may 
  have been caught providing false information or documents.
  
  have had a 
  previous visa or visa application rejected 
Most visa categories require you to meet Public 
Interest Criteria. Past criminal conduct, a substantial criminal record or 
involvement in criminal activities may damage your Australian visa application. 
If you have a concern about meeting the "good 
character" or Public Interest Criteria then contact us for advice about how it 
may affect your visa application.   |