Direction 123 replaces Direction 110 on character from 31 October 2026

The Department’s legislation database records Direction No. 123, given under section 499 of the Migration Act 1958, as signed on 18 September 2026 and commencing on 31 October 2026, with the status not in effect and revoking Direction no. 110.

Direction 110 is the direction on visa refusal and cancellation under section 501 and revocation of a mandatory cancellation under section 501CA. It has been the operative direction since 21 June 2024, when it revoked Direction 99.

What this means for a matter on foot

Direction 110 continues to apply until 31 October 2026. A delegate deciding before that date decides under Direction 110. The Tribunal applies the direction in force when it makes its decision, so a review that is decided on or after 31 October 2026 falls under Direction 123 even where the delegate applied Direction 110.

What the Direction says

We have since read Direction 123 itself. It lists four primary considerations instead of five: ties to Australia becomes an other consideration, and family violence becomes domestic or family violence, with a new definition. Our Direction 123 guide sets out each change, paragraph by paragraph.