Family violence advocates warn overstayer crackdown could be exploited by abusers

Reported on 12 October 2026 · Family/partner

Media report (not official): ABC reports advocates are concerned that tougher action on visa overstayers would give perpetrators more leverage over victims on temporary visas. They are calling for a dedicated temporary visa for victim-survivors, while government and opposition say the policies are not aimed at victims.

Media report (not official): ABC reports advocates are concerned that tougher action on visa overstayers would give perpetrators more leverage over victims on temporary visas. They are calling for a dedicated temporary visa for victim-survivors, while government and opposition say the policies are not aimed at victims.

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Reported by: ABC News