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oct 13, 1999 - Temporary Protection Visas (TPVs) Introduced

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Introduced for refugees who arrived without authorisation. TPVs allowed their holders to stay in Australia for three years, after this time they would need to reapply for refugee status. TPV holders could not sponsor family members for resettlement in Australia, were not allowed to return to Australia if they travelled overseas and had limited access to settlement services.

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oct 13, 1999
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~ 26 years ago