# Criteria for criminal justice visas

> act-s158 — as in force on 2026-06-04 — C2026C00232 · Compilation No. 171 — https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2026C00232/latest/text

158 Criteria for criminal justice visas
               The criteria for a criminal justice visa for a non-citizen are, and
               only are:
                (a) the criterion required by section 156 or 157; and
                (b) the criterion that the Minister, having had regard to:
                       (i) the safety of individuals and people generally; and
                      (ii) in the case of a criminal justice entry visa, arrangements
                           to ensure that if the non-citizen enters Australia, the
                           non-citizen can be removed; and
                     (iii) any other matters that the Minister considers relevant;









               has decided, in the Minister’s absolute discretion, that it is
               appropriate for the visa to be granted.