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| Home Affairs | Documents Used By The Australian Border Force In Relation To Asbestos Testing Methods For Imported Materials | 31 | The Australian Border Force released internal guidance documents on asbestos testing methods for imported materials, managed by… | 13/02/26 | View |
| Home Affairs | Documents In Relation To The Removal Of Officer Names From Departmental Correspondence | 17 | From 1 July 2025, the Department of Home Affairs removed immigration officer names from departmental correspondence signature… | 12/02/26 | View |
| Home Affairs | Ministerial Intervention (mi) Requests Affected By New Ministerial Intervention Changes Under Sections 351 And 48b Of… | 2 | Between 4 September 2025 and 18 January 2026, the Department of Home Affairs received 1,930 ministerial intervention (MI)… | 06/02/26 | View |
| Home Affairs | Understanding Antisemitism Report, 18 December 2024 Part 1 Part 2 | 103 | The Department of Home Affairs released a comprehensive report on antisemitism in Australia prepared by the Special Envoy to… | 05/02/26 | View |
| Home Affairs | Correspondence Related To The Planning And Implementation Of The Skilled Independent (subclass 189) And Skilled Work… | 88 | Correspondence from October-November 2025 regarding planning and implementation of invitation rounds for Skilled Independent… | 05/02/26 | View |
| Home Affairs | Estimated Number Of Unlawful Non-Citizens (unc) By Length Of Overstay, As At 30 June 2011 | 1 | As of 30 June 2011, the Department of Home Affairs estimated 58,400 unlawful non-citizens (UNCs) in Australia. The… | 05/02/26 | View |
| Home Affairs | Number Of Permanent Residency Visas Granted To Citizens Of Italy Where The Client Held A Temporary Graduate (subclass… | 2 | Between 1 July 2018 and 23 January 2026, the Department of Home Affairs granted 677 permanent residency visas to Italian… | 05/02/26 | View |
| Home Affairs | Minute Paper For The Executive Council, Criminal Code (state Sponsor Of Terrorism – Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps)… | 1 | This minute paper documents Executive Council approval on 27 November 2025 of the Criminal Code (State Sponsor of… | 04/02/26 | View |
| Home Affairs | The Ceiling For Each Occupation Under All Four Tiers Of The Skilled Independent (subclass 189) Visa In Financial Year… | 6 | The Department of Home Affairs released occupation ceiling allocations for the Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa program… | 02/02/26 | View |
| Home Affairs | Australian Border Force Vessel Management Plan, Volume 1 Approved 8 December 2023 And Marine Unit Notice 02/22 Onboard… | 18 | The Australian Border Force Vessel Management Plan Volume 1 (approved December 2023) establishes operational and safety… | 30/01/26 | View |
| Home Affairs | Top 20 Retailers By Sales Refunds And Claims Processed Via The Tourist Refund Scheme, From 1 July 2024 To 30 June 2025 | 3 | The Department of Home Affairs released data on the top 20 retailers by Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS) processing for 1 July 2024… | 29/01/26 | View |
| Home Affairs | Documents In Relation To The Legal Status, Obligations, Or Monitoring Of Australians Serving In The Israel Defense… | 95 | The Department of Home Affairs received correspondence from a member of the public requesting that Australian citizens and dual… | 28/01/26 | View |
| Home Affairs | Key Briefs From Supplementary Estimates Hearing: ABF-09 Operation Sovereign Borders; IG-01 Net Overseas Migration;… | 24 | This supplementary estimates brief covers Operation Sovereign Borders (OSB), the joint agency maritime border enforcement… | 28/01/26 | View |
| Home Affairs | Status Of The Department’s Electronic Monitoring Service (ems) Contract And When Procurement Activities For The Next… | 1 | The Department of Home Affairs' electronic monitoring service (EMS) contract was extended on 30 November 2025 and will remain… | 22/01/26 | View |
| Home Affairs | Policies And Procedures Currently In Force That Are Applicable To Australian Border Force Officers In The Execution Of… | 182 | This operational procedure (BE-7177, approved 22 April 2025) establishes Australian Border Force protocols for employer… | 19/01/26 | View |
| Home Affairs | All Cigarettes Detected At The Border For Financial Years 2020-21 To 2024-25 | 1 | Border authorities detected escalating volumes of illicit cigarettes crossing Australian borders between 2020-21 and 2024-25,… | 16/01/26 | View |
| Home Affairs | Number Of Skilled Independent (subclass 189), Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) And Skilled Work Regional (provisional)… | 2 | From July 2024 to November 2025, the Department of Home Affairs granted 189 (Skilled Independent), 190 (Skilled Nominated), and… | 15/01/26 | View |
| Home Affairs | Documents That Reference Hindu Heritage Month From 13 May 2025 To 23 October 2025 | 14 | This disclosure comprises internal Department of Home Affairs correspondence from October 2025 regarding Hindu Heritage Month… | 15/01/26 | View |
| Home Affairs | Departmental Policy And Operational Documents Relating To Removals From Australia Part 1 Part 2 | 220 | This Department of Home Affairs procedural instruction (BC-7202, approved 24 July 2025) establishes comprehensive operational… | 14/01/26 | View |
| Home Affairs | Documents In Relation To Australians Serving In The Israeli Defence Forces (idf) | 26 | Home Affairs' Middle East and North Africa division circulated urgent briefing points in July 2025 regarding Australians serving… | 13/01/26 | View |
| Home Affairs | Documents And Data In Relation To Adoption (subclass 102) Visa Applications And Citizenship By Descent Applications,… | 17 | This disclosure provides three years of processing and revenue data for two visa programs. Adoption visa (subclass 102)… | 19/12/25 | View |
| Home Affairs | Correspondence Between The Department Of Home Affairs And The National Anti-Corruption Commission (nacc) In Relation… | 81 | The Department of Home Affairs notified the Acting Secretary on 11 January 2024 of a mandatory referral requirement to the… | 19/12/25 | View |
| Home Affairs | Documents In Relation To The Delegation Instruments Made Under S.65 Of The Migration Act 1958 That Authorise… | 41 | The Department of Home Affairs released the Governance Instrument of Delegation and Authorisation 2016 (GIDAM 32 Offshore),… | 18/12/25 | View |
| Home Affairs | Documents In Relation To Starlink | 20 | Home Affairs' Cyber & Infrastructure Security Centre engaged in internal discussions during May 2025 regarding Starlink's… | 18/12/25 | View |
| Home Affairs | Current Departmental Guidance, Policy Position Or Policy Directives On Domestic Violence Perpetrators Of Visa… | 209 | The Department of Home Affairs released a domestic violence perpetrator guidance document used in protection visa application… | 17/12/25 | View |
| Home Affairs | Nauru Facilities, Garrison, Transferee Arrivals And Reception Services Contract Extension To 30 September 2027 | 19 | The disclosure concerns internal Department of Home Affairs correspondence regarding delegation arrangements for the Nauru… | 17/12/25 | View |
| Home Affairs | Standard Operating Procedures: Digital Device Examination - Copy, Transfer, Storage And Disposal Of Data; Use Of… | 43 | Home Affairs released standard operating procedures governing how Border Force Officers copy, transfer, store, and dispose of… | 17/12/25 | View |
| Home Affairs | Common Claims Information For Vietnam, Dated 10 February 2022 | 34 | The Department of Home Affairs released a Country of Origin Information (COI) compilation dated 10 February 2022 designed to… | 17/12/25 | View |
| Home Affairs | Commonwealth Integrity Survey Report For The Department Of Home Affairs Conducted By The National Anti-Corruption… | 28 | The National Anti-Corruption Commission's 2024 Commonwealth Integrity Survey assessed corruption risks across Australian public… | 17/12/25 | View |
| Home Affairs | Policy, Procedure, Guidelines And Ministerial Directives Regarding The General Processing And Decision Making Of… | 43 | The Department of Home Affairs released updated policy guidance and training materials for processing Visitor (subclass 600)… | 15/12/25 | View |
| Home Affairs | APS Level, Location, Allegation And Sanction For Australian Border Force Officers From 23 February 2024 To 7 November… | 2 | Between 23 February 2024 and 7 November 2025, the Australian Border Force imposed disciplinary sanctions against 13 officers… | 11/12/25 | View |
| Home Affairs | Aggregate Counts Of Recorded Offences By Visa Category Or Migration Status (citizen, Permanent Resident, Temporary… | 3 | From 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2024, the Department of Home Affairs cancelled 2,011 visas under section 501 of the Migration… | 09/12/25 | View |
| Home Affairs | Reform Of Skillselect For Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189) And Skilled Work Regional (provisional) Visa… | 18 | This minute from May 2025 seeks approval for reforming SkillSelect invitation rounds for skilled independent (subclass 189) and… | 08/12/25 | View |
| Home Affairs | Proposal For Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189) Invitation Rounds For Program Year 2025-26 | 4 | The Department of Home Affairs proposes a redesigned invitation round process for Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visas in… | 08/12/25 | View |
| Home Affairs | Documents Related To The Minister Of Home Affairs Trip To Nauru On 29 August 2025 | 31 | Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke's visit to Nauru on 28-29 August 2025 was undertaken to sign a Memorandum of Understanding… | 08/12/25 | View |
| Home Affairs | Documents Regarding Non-Statutory Appointment Of Australia's Special Envoy To Combat Antisemitism | 22 | The Department of Home Affairs released terms of reference for a non-statutory appointment of a Special Envoy to Combat… | 08/12/25 | View |
| Home Affairs | Departmental Communications Regarding The Desmond Freeman Case | 97 | Department of Home Affairs released internal communications regarding a shooting incident at a rural property in Porepunkah,… | 08/12/25 | View |
| Home Affairs | Medical Officer Of The Commonwealth (moc) Advice Pack From February 2024 | 52 | The Medical Officer of the Commonwealth (MOC) Advice Pack from February 2024 provides comprehensive guidance on health… | 04/12/25 | View |
| Home Affairs | Biometric Collection And Exchange Factsheets | 11 | The Department of Home Affairs released a factsheet detailing its biometrics collection and exchange program. The Offshore… | 04/12/25 | View |
| Home Affairs | Documents That Relate Specifically To The Exchange Of Immigration Related Information Between Australia And Five… | 67 | The Department of Home Affairs released a Standard Operating Procedure (IIB-1530) dated 5 March 2025 detailing interpretation of… | 04/12/25 | View |
| Home Affairs | Example Of Calculating And Filling Occupation Ceiling For ANZSCO Unit Group 2411 Early Childhood (pre-Primary School)… | 1 | The Department of Home Affairs disclosed its methodology for calculating occupation ceilings under the skilled migration program… | 01/12/25 | View |
| Home Affairs | Number Of Reports Of Ransomware Payments Made In Connection With A Cyber Security Incident Submitted By Entities To… | 1 | Between 30 May and 24 October 2025, the Department of Home Affairs received 46 reports from entities with annual turnover of AUD… | 01/12/25 | View |
| Home Affairs | Country Of Origin Information Service (cois) - People’s Republic Of China, From 1 January 2023 To 1 January 2025 | 56 | The Department of Home Affairs released a Country of Origin Information Services Section (COISS) compilation on the People's… | 20/11/25 | View |
| Home Affairs | Immigration Programs Talking Points Regarding Skilled Visas Dated July 2025; And Ministerial Correspondence Regarding… | 6 | The Department of Home Affairs released skilled visa program talking points from July 2025 and ministerial correspondence from… | 19/11/25 | View |
| Home Affairs | Documents And Correspondence In Relations To The Department And The Defence Security And Media Advisory (dsma)… | 103 | This disclosure contains correspondence and meeting documentation regarding Australian Government engagement with the UK Defence… | 19/11/25 | View |
| Home Affairs | Customs Information Technology Requirements Determination, Signed 23 September 2024 | 36 | The Australian Border Force sought Commissioner approval in October 2024 for a Customs Information Technology Requirements… | 17/11/25 | View |
| Home Affairs | Documents Relating To The Confirmation Of Jillian Segal To The Position Of Special Envoy To Combat Antisemitism | 53 | Ms Jillian Segal AO was confirmed to the position of Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism within the Department of Home Affairs'… | 17/11/25 | View |
| Home Affairs | Documents Regarding The Attendance Of The Special Envoy To Combat Antisemitism To The 2025 Australian Mayors Summit… | 24 | The Department of Home Affairs approved travel and accommodation expenses for a staff member supporting Australia's Special… | 14/11/25 | View |
| Home Affairs | Briefs, Reports And Operational Notices Regarding Vapes | 57 | Australian Border Force briefing materials for a Victorian Parliamentary inquiry hearing (29 April 2024) on vaping product… | 14/11/25 | View |
| Home Affairs | Number Of Import Declarations Count And Custom Value For Imports Under HS Code 8705.90.00 From Italy And Germany, From… | 1 | From 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2025, Australia imported goods classified under HS code 8705.90.00 (special purpose motor vehicles)… | 13/11/25 | View |
Home Affairs
Documents Used By The Australian Border Force In Relation To Asbestos Testing Methods For Imported Materials
The Australian Border Force released internal guidance documents on asbestos testing methods for imported materials, managed by…
New
Home Affairs
Documents In Relation To The Removal Of Officer Names From Departmental Correspondence
From 1 July 2025, the Department of Home Affairs removed immigration officer names from departmental correspondence signature…
New
Home Affairs
Ministerial Intervention (mi) Requests Affected By New Ministerial Intervention Changes Under Sections 351 And 48b Of…
Between 4 September 2025 and 18 January 2026, the Department of Home Affairs received 1,930 ministerial intervention (MI)…
New
Home Affairs
Understanding Antisemitism Report, 18 December 2024 Part 1 Part 2
The Department of Home Affairs released a comprehensive report on antisemitism in Australia prepared by the Special Envoy to…
New
Home Affairs
Correspondence Related To The Planning And Implementation Of The Skilled Independent (subclass 189) And Skilled Work…
Correspondence from October-November 2025 regarding planning and implementation of invitation rounds for Skilled Independent…
New
Home Affairs
Estimated Number Of Unlawful Non-Citizens (unc) By Length Of Overstay, As At 30 June 2011
As of 30 June 2011, the Department of Home Affairs estimated 58,400 unlawful non-citizens (UNCs) in Australia. The…
New
Home Affairs
Number Of Permanent Residency Visas Granted To Citizens Of Italy Where The Client Held A Temporary Graduate (subclass…
Between 1 July 2018 and 23 January 2026, the Department of Home Affairs granted 677 permanent residency visas to Italian…
New
Home Affairs
Minute Paper For The Executive Council, Criminal Code (state Sponsor Of Terrorism – Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps)…
This minute paper documents Executive Council approval on 27 November 2025 of the Criminal Code (State Sponsor of…
New
Home Affairs
The Ceiling For Each Occupation Under All Four Tiers Of The Skilled Independent (subclass 189) Visa In Financial Year…
The Department of Home Affairs released occupation ceiling allocations for the Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa program…
New
Home Affairs
Australian Border Force Vessel Management Plan, Volume 1 Approved 8 December 2023 And Marine Unit Notice 02/22 Onboard…
The Australian Border Force Vessel Management Plan Volume 1 (approved December 2023) establishes operational and safety…
New
Home Affairs
Top 20 Retailers By Sales Refunds And Claims Processed Via The Tourist Refund Scheme, From 1 July 2024 To 30 June 2025
The Department of Home Affairs released data on the top 20 retailers by Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS) processing for 1 July 2024…
New
Home Affairs
Documents In Relation To The Legal Status, Obligations, Or Monitoring Of Australians Serving In The Israel Defense…
The Department of Home Affairs received correspondence from a member of the public requesting that Australian citizens and dual…
New
Home Affairs
Key Briefs From Supplementary Estimates Hearing: ABF-09 Operation Sovereign Borders; IG-01 Net Overseas Migration;…
This supplementary estimates brief covers Operation Sovereign Borders (OSB), the joint agency maritime border enforcement…
New
Home Affairs
Status Of The Department’s Electronic Monitoring Service (ems) Contract And When Procurement Activities For The Next…
The Department of Home Affairs' electronic monitoring service (EMS) contract was extended on 30 November 2025 and will remain…
New
Home Affairs
Policies And Procedures Currently In Force That Are Applicable To Australian Border Force Officers In The Execution Of…
This operational procedure (BE-7177, approved 22 April 2025) establishes Australian Border Force protocols for employer…
New
Home Affairs
All Cigarettes Detected At The Border For Financial Years 2020-21 To 2024-25
Border authorities detected escalating volumes of illicit cigarettes crossing Australian borders between 2020-21 and 2024-25,…
New
Home Affairs
Number Of Skilled Independent (subclass 189), Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) And Skilled Work Regional (provisional)…
From July 2024 to November 2025, the Department of Home Affairs granted 189 (Skilled Independent), 190 (Skilled Nominated), and…
New
Home Affairs
Documents That Reference Hindu Heritage Month From 13 May 2025 To 23 October 2025
This disclosure comprises internal Department of Home Affairs correspondence from October 2025 regarding Hindu Heritage Month…
New
Home Affairs
Departmental Policy And Operational Documents Relating To Removals From Australia Part 1 Part 2
This Department of Home Affairs procedural instruction (BC-7202, approved 24 July 2025) establishes comprehensive operational…
New
Home Affairs
Documents In Relation To Australians Serving In The Israeli Defence Forces (idf)
Home Affairs' Middle East and North Africa division circulated urgent briefing points in July 2025 regarding Australians serving…
New
Home Affairs
Documents And Data In Relation To Adoption (subclass 102) Visa Applications And Citizenship By Descent Applications,…
This disclosure provides three years of processing and revenue data for two visa programs. Adoption visa (subclass 102)…
New
Home Affairs
Correspondence Between The Department Of Home Affairs And The National Anti-Corruption Commission (nacc) In Relation…
The Department of Home Affairs notified the Acting Secretary on 11 January 2024 of a mandatory referral requirement to the…
New
Home Affairs
Documents In Relation To The Delegation Instruments Made Under S.65 Of The Migration Act 1958 That Authorise…
The Department of Home Affairs released the Governance Instrument of Delegation and Authorisation 2016 (GIDAM 32 Offshore),…
New
Home Affairs
Documents In Relation To Starlink
Home Affairs' Cyber & Infrastructure Security Centre engaged in internal discussions during May 2025 regarding Starlink's…
New
Home Affairs
Current Departmental Guidance, Policy Position Or Policy Directives On Domestic Violence Perpetrators Of Visa…
The Department of Home Affairs released a domestic violence perpetrator guidance document used in protection visa application…
New
Home Affairs
Nauru Facilities, Garrison, Transferee Arrivals And Reception Services Contract Extension To 30 September 2027
The disclosure concerns internal Department of Home Affairs correspondence regarding delegation arrangements for the Nauru…
New
Home Affairs
Standard Operating Procedures: Digital Device Examination - Copy, Transfer, Storage And Disposal Of Data; Use Of…
Home Affairs released standard operating procedures governing how Border Force Officers copy, transfer, store, and dispose of…
New
Home Affairs
Common Claims Information For Vietnam, Dated 10 February 2022
The Department of Home Affairs released a Country of Origin Information (COI) compilation dated 10 February 2022 designed to…
New
Home Affairs
Commonwealth Integrity Survey Report For The Department Of Home Affairs Conducted By The National Anti-Corruption…
The National Anti-Corruption Commission's 2024 Commonwealth Integrity Survey assessed corruption risks across Australian public…
New
Home Affairs
Policy, Procedure, Guidelines And Ministerial Directives Regarding The General Processing And Decision Making Of…
The Department of Home Affairs released updated policy guidance and training materials for processing Visitor (subclass 600)…
New
Home Affairs
APS Level, Location, Allegation And Sanction For Australian Border Force Officers From 23 February 2024 To 7 November…
Between 23 February 2024 and 7 November 2025, the Australian Border Force imposed disciplinary sanctions against 13 officers…
New
Home Affairs
Aggregate Counts Of Recorded Offences By Visa Category Or Migration Status (citizen, Permanent Resident, Temporary…
From 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2024, the Department of Home Affairs cancelled 2,011 visas under section 501 of the Migration…
New
Home Affairs
Reform Of Skillselect For Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189) And Skilled Work Regional (provisional) Visa…
This minute from May 2025 seeks approval for reforming SkillSelect invitation rounds for skilled independent (subclass 189) and…
New
Home Affairs
Proposal For Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189) Invitation Rounds For Program Year 2025-26
The Department of Home Affairs proposes a redesigned invitation round process for Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visas in…
New
Home Affairs
Documents Related To The Minister Of Home Affairs Trip To Nauru On 29 August 2025
Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke's visit to Nauru on 28-29 August 2025 was undertaken to sign a Memorandum of Understanding…
New
Home Affairs
Documents Regarding Non-Statutory Appointment Of Australia's Special Envoy To Combat Antisemitism
The Department of Home Affairs released terms of reference for a non-statutory appointment of a Special Envoy to Combat…
New
Home Affairs
Departmental Communications Regarding The Desmond Freeman Case
Department of Home Affairs released internal communications regarding a shooting incident at a rural property in Porepunkah,…
New
Home Affairs
Medical Officer Of The Commonwealth (moc) Advice Pack From February 2024
The Medical Officer of the Commonwealth (MOC) Advice Pack from February 2024 provides comprehensive guidance on health…
New
Home Affairs
Biometric Collection And Exchange Factsheets
The Department of Home Affairs released a factsheet detailing its biometrics collection and exchange program. The Offshore…
New
Home Affairs
Documents That Relate Specifically To The Exchange Of Immigration Related Information Between Australia And Five…
The Department of Home Affairs released a Standard Operating Procedure (IIB-1530) dated 5 March 2025 detailing interpretation of…
New
Home Affairs
Example Of Calculating And Filling Occupation Ceiling For ANZSCO Unit Group 2411 Early Childhood (pre-Primary School)…
The Department of Home Affairs disclosed its methodology for calculating occupation ceilings under the skilled migration program…
New
Home Affairs
Number Of Reports Of Ransomware Payments Made In Connection With A Cyber Security Incident Submitted By Entities To…
Between 30 May and 24 October 2025, the Department of Home Affairs received 46 reports from entities with annual turnover of AUD…
New
Home Affairs
Country Of Origin Information Service (cois) - People’s Republic Of China, From 1 January 2023 To 1 January 2025
The Department of Home Affairs released a Country of Origin Information Services Section (COISS) compilation on the People's…
New
Home Affairs
Immigration Programs Talking Points Regarding Skilled Visas Dated July 2025; And Ministerial Correspondence Regarding…
The Department of Home Affairs released skilled visa program talking points from July 2025 and ministerial correspondence from…
New
Home Affairs
Documents And Correspondence In Relations To The Department And The Defence Security And Media Advisory (dsma)…
This disclosure contains correspondence and meeting documentation regarding Australian Government engagement with the UK Defence…
New
Home Affairs
Customs Information Technology Requirements Determination, Signed 23 September 2024
The Australian Border Force sought Commissioner approval in October 2024 for a Customs Information Technology Requirements…
New
Home Affairs
Documents Relating To The Confirmation Of Jillian Segal To The Position Of Special Envoy To Combat Antisemitism
Ms Jillian Segal AO was confirmed to the position of Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism within the Department of Home Affairs'…
New
Home Affairs
Documents Regarding The Attendance Of The Special Envoy To Combat Antisemitism To The 2025 Australian Mayors Summit…
The Department of Home Affairs approved travel and accommodation expenses for a staff member supporting Australia's Special…
New
Home Affairs
Briefs, Reports And Operational Notices Regarding Vapes
Australian Border Force briefing materials for a Victorian Parliamentary inquiry hearing (29 April 2024) on vaping product…
New
Home Affairs
Number Of Import Declarations Count And Custom Value For Imports Under HS Code 8705.90.00 From Italy And Germany, From…
From 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2025, Australia imported goods classified under HS code 8705.90.00 (special purpose motor vehicles)…
New