India, Oct. 23 -- Australia will adopt stricter rules for refusing or cancelling visas on character grounds from October 31, 2026, placing greater emphasis on community safety, hate-related conduct and domestic violence while giving less weight to a person's ties to the country.

The changes will affect how Australian immigration authorities assess cases involving non-citizens whose conduct raises concerns about their eligibility to enter or remain in the country. The updated framework will also place greater emphasis on compliance with migration laws and the protection of victims and children.

According to a report by Fragomen, decision-makers will give greater weight to protecting the Australian community and less consideration to the ...