https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au Publications from the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs Key elements of the Morrison Government’s plan to better manage Australia’s future population have come into effect today. Mon, 1 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +1000 https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/australias-future-population-growth.aspx https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/australias-future-population-growth.aspx An expansion of the Working Holiday Maker (WHM) visa program which takes effect today will have benefits for farmers and regional communities, while fostering closer ties with dozens of countries. Mon, 1 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +1000 https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/working-holiday-visa-expansion.aspx https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/working-holiday-visa-expansion.aspx Today 100 young Australians and New Zealanders will come together for DIGI Engage 2019, a two-day digital forum where they will develop skills for respectfully engaging online on issues that can be a catalyst for hate and extremism. Thu, 27 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +1000 https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/digital-youth-forum.aspx https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/digital-youth-forum.aspx The Morrison Government continues to focus on Australian citizenship processing and creating a common bond between communities through Australian citizenship. Tue, 25 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +1000 https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/australian-citizenship-grants-continue-to-increase.aspx https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/australian-citizenship-grants-continue-to-increase.aspx Today marks the start of Refugee Week from 16−22 June, and coincides with international events to mark World Refugee Day on 20 June. Sun, 16 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +1000 https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/refugee-week-2019.aspx https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/refugee-week-2019.aspx A new program to tackle labour shortages in Victoria’s Great South Coast region has been officially launched today in Warrnambool. Tue, 11 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +1000 https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/new-approach-to-tackling-labour-shortages.aspx https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/new-approach-to-tackling-labour-shortages.aspx More young Singaporeans will be able to study and fill critical labour shortages in Australia under expanded visa arrangements announced by the Prime Minister today in Singapore. Fri, 7 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +1000 https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/work-holiday-visa-singaporeans.aspx https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/work-holiday-visa-singaporeans.aspx It was an honour to be sworn in yesterday by the Governor General as Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs. Thu, 30 May 2019 00:00:00 +1000 https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/statement-on-appointment-as-minister-for-immigration-citizenship-migrant-services-multicultural-affairs.aspx https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/statement-on-appointment-as-minister-for-immigration-citizenship-migrant-services-multicultural-affairs.aspx The Morrison Government has delivered for South Australia with the finalisation of two Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMAs). Sat, 6 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +1100 https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/dama-fill-sa-skill-gap.aspx https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/dama-fill-sa-skill-gap.aspx ​Employers in the Orana region in the central west and western region of New South Wales have been given a boost, with a new migration agreement between the Federal Government and Regional Development Australia (RDA) Orana to attract skilled workers to the region. Fri, 5 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +1100 https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/nsw-orana-region-dama.aspx https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/nsw-orana-region-dama.aspx ​Businesses in Victoria's Great South Coast region will receive the boost they need with the Morrison Government finalising a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) with Warrnambool City Council. Fri, 5 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +1100 https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/five-year-great-south-coast-migration-agreement-begins.aspx https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/five-year-great-south-coast-migration-agreement-begins.aspx Australia continues to be a global leader in combatting modern slavery with the Morrison Government last year passing the Modern Slavery Act 2018. Thu, 4 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +1100 https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/modern-slavery-draft-guidance-released.aspx https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/modern-slavery-draft-guidance-released.aspx ​Today the Australian Senate rightly censured Senator Fraser Anning. Wed, 3 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +1100 https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/STATEMENT-ON-CENSURE-OF-SENATOR-FRASER-ANNING.aspx https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/STATEMENT-ON-CENSURE-OF-SENATOR-FRASER-ANNING.aspx ​Migrant families wanting to sponsor their parents to come to Australia for up to 10 years will be able to lodge an application to become a sponsor from 17 April 2019. Thu, 28 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +1100 https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/Less-than-three-weeks-until-sponsorship-applications-open-for-the-new-Sponsored-Parent-Visa-.aspx https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/Less-than-three-weeks-until-sponsorship-applications-open-for-the-new-Sponsored-Parent-Visa-.aspx Young Australians will more easily be able to holiday, work and study in Greece with reciprocal Work and Holiday arrangements set to commence on 1 July 2019. Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +1100 https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/australia-and-greece-to-commence-reciprocal-work-and-holiday-arrangements.aspx https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/australia-and-greece-to-commence-reciprocal-work-and-holiday-arrangements.aspx South Australia will receive an economic boost with the Morrison Government agreeing to two Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA) with the South Australian Government. Thu, 21 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +1100 https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/new-migration-agreements-to-benefit-south-australia.aspx https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/new-migration-agreements-to-benefit-south-australia.aspx Western Australia’s Goldfields region is set to receive an economic boost with the Morrison Government signing a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) with the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Thu, 21 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +1100 https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/kalgoorlie-boulder-secures-dama.aspx https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/kalgoorlie-boulder-secures-dama.aspx Joint media release with the The Hon. Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +1100 https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/plan-for-australias-future-population.aspx https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/plan-for-australias-future-population.aspx A new community-based program to engage youth living in multicultural communities in sport was launched this week—Harmony Week—in Adelaide. Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +1100 https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/diversity-in-sport-everyone-belongs.aspx https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/diversity-in-sport-everyone-belongs.aspx Today, the Morrison Government announced a $71 million package aimed at bringing Australians together. Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +1100 https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/investing-in-bringing-australians-together.aspx https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/investing-in-bringing-australians-together.aspx  Milo Yiannopoulos will not be allowed to enter Australia for his proposed tour this year. Sat, 16 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +1100 https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/STATEMENT-ON-MILO-YIANOPPOLOUS.aspx https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/STATEMENT-ON-MILO-YIANOPPOLOUS.aspx The Liberal-National Government has today announced a new campaign to attract more working holiday makers to Australia, helping to support our farmers and boost regional tourism. Thu, 14 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +1100 https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/campaign-to-boost-regional-tourism.aspx https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/campaign-to-boost-regional-tourism.aspx More young Australians will learn another language with a funding boost set to connect people to new languages and cultures. Thu, 14 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +1100 https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/joint-media-release-with-the-hon-scott-morrison-community-language-grants-to-build-stronger-communities.aspx https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/joint-media-release-with-the-hon-scott-morrison-community-language-grants-to-build-stronger-communities.aspx Australian professional football teams will be better equipped to compete against our international opponents through Morrison Government action that will attract top level players to our shores. Mon, 11 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +1100 https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/changes-to-build-stronger-more-competitive-australian-sports.aspx https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/changes-to-build-stronger-more-competitive-australian-sports.aspx ​Farmers, including those battling through drought, will have better access to skilled workers to fill critical job shortages, with updates to Australia’s skilled occupation lists to take effect today. Mon, 11 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +1100 https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/regional-australia-to-benefit-from-skilled-occupation-list-update.aspx https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/regional-australia-to-benefit-from-skilled-occupation-list-update.aspx The Australian Government is introducing new measures to help religious institutions access the skills they need. Fri, 8 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +1100 https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/new-measures-back-australias-religious-communities.aspx https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/new-measures-back-australias-religious-communities.aspx Aged care providers are now able to hire overseas workers with specialised skills that will support older Australians from multicultural backgrounds. Fri, 8 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +1100 https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/aged-care-labour-agreements-to-support-migrant-communities.aspx https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/aged-care-labour-agreements-to-support-migrant-communities.aspx The Accredited Sponsor Scheme, which allows rapid processing of skilled visas, is to be substantially expanded in a move that will benefit many Australian businesses. Fri, 8 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +1100 https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/skilled-visa-processing-times.aspx https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/skilled-visa-processing-times.aspx The Australian Government will deliver on its commitment to introduce a new temporary Sponsored Parent visa, with sponsors able to lodge an application to sponsor their parent from 17 April 2019. Tue, 5 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +1100 https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/govt-delivers-new-temp-sponsored-parent-visa-20190305.aspx https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/govt-delivers-new-temp-sponsored-parent-visa-20190305.aspx It is with great pleasure that I wish everyone a happy Holi. Tue, 5 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +1100 https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/best-wishes-happy-holi-20190305.aspx https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/best-wishes-happy-holi-20190305.aspx On February 28 a new Government directive came into force which will stop the entry to Australia of people convicted of violent crimes against women and children. Sun, 3 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +1100 https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/govt-introduces-measures-against-domestic-violence-perpetrators-20190303.aspx https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/govt-introduces-measures-against-domestic-violence-perpetrators-20190303.aspx ​For the first time since Labor lost control of Australia's borders, there are no children in a regional processing country. Thu, 28 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +1100 https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/NO-ASYLUM-SEEKER-CHILDREN-ON-NAURU.aspx https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/NO-ASYLUM-SEEKER-CHILDREN-ON-NAURU.aspx Australia’s Work and Holiday visa arrangement with Chile now allows more young people to explore, work and study in Australia. Tue, 19 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +1100 https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/visa-arrangements-chile.aspx https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/visa-arrangements-chile.aspx More than 220 community organisations will receive a combined $9. Tue, 12 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +1100 https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/fostering-integration-grants.aspx https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/fostering-integration-grants.aspx The Government will provide $19. Fri, 8 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +1100 https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/new-funding-attract-migrants-regional-aus-20190208.aspx https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/new-funding-attract-migrants-regional-aus-20190208.aspx Today was the first meeting of the Treasurers’ Forum on Population as part of the Council on Federal Financial Relations, which saw all levels of government come together to discuss how we can better plan for Australia’s changing population. Fri, 8 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +1100 https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/inaugural-treasurers-forum-population.aspx https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/inaugural-treasurers-forum-population.aspx The Liberal-National Government has today announced $11 million in funding to attract more Chinese tour group tourists to Australia. Tue, 5 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +1100 https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/funding-chinese-tour-groups.aspx https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/funding-chinese-tour-groups.aspx The Government is taking decisive action to further strengthen and protect our border security by introducing two new measures that will support regional processing arrangements. Mon, 4 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +1100 https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/stronger-regional-processing-assurances-20190204.aspx https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/stronger-regional-processing-assurances-20190204.aspx Every asylum seeker child has now been removed from Nauru or has had their claim processed and has a clear path off the island. Sun, 3 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +1100 https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/asylum-seeker-children-off-nauru.aspx https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/asylum-seeker-children-off-nauru.aspx Seventy years ago today, seven people of different nationalities gathered at Albert Hall in