The effects of this era are still felt today, and there are many in our Pacific communities who have overstayed their visas and, in some cases, by decades. They are understandably terrified at the prospect of submitting a request for a visa under section 61 of the Immigration Act, because they know that if they are unsuccessful, they will almost certainly be arrested and deported. They also know that they could be putting their family members at risk under the Immigration Act. I urge the Government to work with our Pacific communities and develop a way forward for people in these situations. 