What are the changes introduced in Bridging Visa?

Labor government fast-tracked and passed a bill through parliament addressing community safety concerns following a High Court ruling resulting in the release of a number of migrants with criminal records.

Left: Australian Parliament House in Canberra; Center: The Villawood Immigration Detention Centre near Sydney is shown in this photo taken on July 16, 2010. The influx of boatpeople seeking asylum in Australia is shaping up to be the central issue in looming national elections. (AFP Photo / Greg WOOD); Right: A general view of the High Court of Australia in Canberra (AAP Image/Lukas Coch)

Kulasegaram Sanchayan presents the details of the changes, the background to this news, and talks about the possible impacts.

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