General information, not a personal recommendation
This summary is not transitional-rule advice. The application date, decision date and exact commencement wording may matter.
What changed
Practical summary
- Aligns ETA criminality wording with Part Suitability
- Can affect both new ETA applications and existing ETAs
What to do next
Verification checks
- Do not assume an ETA is available because a person is visa-exempt
- Read the current ETA suitability rules
- Use regulated advice for criminal-history questions
Original authority
Read the official source
Personal circumstances?
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Eligibility assessments, evidence reviews, application preparation and representation should be handled by a suitably regulated professional.