Health Problem
Generally applicants are assessed against two main health criteria which are set out in Public Interest Criteria (PIC) 4005 and 4007. They are assessed against the following factors:
- whether they are free from tuberculosis
- whether they are a threat to public health in Australia or a danger to the Australian community
- whether they have a condition that would result in a significant cost to the Australian community in the areas of health care and community services
- whether they have a condition that would prejudice the access of an Australian citizen or permanent resident to health care or community services.
Health examination will depend on your circumstances, your intended activities in Australia, your intended period of stay and your country of origin or residence.
After your health examinations, if your results show you have no significant health issues, your case may be cleared without referral to a Medical Officer of Commonwealth (MOC). However, if you do not meet the health requirement, your visa will not be granted unless a health waiver is available and exercised.
Character Problem
The character requirements are set out under section 501 of the Migration Act 1958. It states a variety of reasons why someone may not pass the character test. Further, the Ministerial Direction provides guidance on the decision making whether to refuse or cancel a visa or whether to revoke a mandatory cancellation, where the applicant does not pass the character test.
You must provide a police certificate for each country you have lived in for 12 months or more over the last 10 years since turning 16.
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