Migration ‘Values Statement’ Must Be Accepted By Visa Applicants

Migration Regulations 1994 are amended to introduce a new requirement (PIC 4019) that applicants for permanent and selected temporary visas must sign a statement that among things, they will respect Australian values and will comply with Australian law for the duration of their in Australia (a value statements).

Non compliance by visa applicants can lead to their visa being refused.

This remains effective from 15 October 2007.