- OSB Policy stands strong
25 September 2015
The Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Peter Dutton today reaffirmed that the Operation Sovereign Borders policy has not changed or softened Read More
- Work and Holiday arrangement with China commences
22 September 2015
Applications for the first tranche of new Work and Holiday (Subclass 462) visas for young Chinese people were filled within minutes of being made available.Read More
- NSW police officers become new citizens
17 September 2015
Australia's diversity was on display today in celebration of Australian Citizenship Day with more than 3,500 people from 108 countries expected to become Australian citizens at more than 80 ceremonies across the nation. Read More
- Government House welcomes 18 new Australians
17 September 2015
Australia’s diversity was on display today in celebration of Australian Citizenship Day with more than 3,500 people from 108 countries expected to become Australian citizens at more than 80 ceremonies across the nation. Read More
- New aussies welcomed on Australian Citizenship Day
17 September 2015
Australia's diversity was on display today in celebration of Australian Citizenship Day with more than 3,500 people from 108 countries expected to become Australian citizens at more than 80 ceremonies across the nation. Read More
- Royal Navy Officer becomes an aussie
17 September 2015
Australia’s diversity was on display today in celebration of Australian Citizenship Day with more than 3,500 people from 108 countries expected to become Australian citizens at more than 80 ceremonies across the nation. Read More
- Cambodia meetings
09 September 2015
The Australian Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Peter Dutton met with the Prime Minister of Cambodia Hun Sen and the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for the Interior Sar Kheng in Phnom Penh today.Read More
- Syrian humanitarian crisis
06 September 2015
The Australian Government will consult with our international partners on possible further assistance for the humanitarian crisis in the Middle East and Europe.Read More
- Committee report on citizenship legislation
04 September 2015
The Australian Government welcomes the report of the PJCIS on the Australian Citizenship Amendment (Allegiance to Australia) Bill 2015.
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- New York Times editorial
04 September 2015
From 2008 to 2013 Australia faced an illegal migration crisis – more than 50,000 people were trafficked by people smugglers into this country. The nation will be dealing with the legacy of this disastrous policy failure for years to come.Read More
- Radical overhaul to ban importation of synthetic drugs
04 September 2015
The cat and mouse game between law enforcement and importers that tweak the chemical structure of psychoactive substances to import deadly synthetic drugs and avoid prosecution ends today.Read More
- Law enforcement agencies keeping drugs out of Australia
03 September 2015
Australian law enforcement has uncovered more drugs on the yacht SOLAY after a detailed forensic search of the vessel’s structure.Read More
- Vietnamese National Day
02 September 2015
Vietnam is one of Australia’s key regional partners. Read More
- Achievements recognised at ACBPS CEO’s Awards
29 June 2015
Australian Customs and Border Protection Service (ACBPS) officers have been recognised for their accomplishments and dedication in a special ceremony at Parliament House today.Read More
- Shorten fails leadership test - remains silent on turn backs
29 June 2015
The Labor Party is hopelessly split on stopping illegal maritime arrivals with Bill Shorten failing to show any leadership.Read More
- Appointment of first Australian Border Force Commissioner
26 June 2015
The Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Peter Dutton announced today that the first Commissioner of the Australian Border Force (ABF) will be Mr Roman Quaedvlieg APM. Read More
- International cooperation combating illegal fishing
26 June 2015
Joint media release - The Hon Peter Dutton MP, Minister for Immigration and Border Protection and Senator the Hon Richard Colbeck, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Agriculture.Read More
- Legislation to strip terrorists of citizenship
23 June 2015
Joint media release - The Hon Tony Abbott MP, Prime Minister, the Hon Peter Dutton MP, Minister for Immigration and Border Protection and Senator the Hon George Brandis QC, Attorney-GeneralRead More
- Government operation results in visa cancellation
19 June 2015
A New Zealand national with strong links to an outlaw motorcycle gang has been detained in a joint operation involving the Department of Immigration and Border Protection, Tasmania State Police and the Australian Federal Police (AFP).Read More
- Refugee week highlights Australia's refugee success
18 June 2015
Joint media release - The Hon Peter Dutton MP, Minister for Immigration and Border Protection and Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash, Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border ProtectionRead More
- Migration Trends report highlights migration growth
17 June 2015
More than 207,900 migrants settled permanently in Australia in 2013–14.Read More
- New pilot visa to boost Australian tourism
17 June 2015
Joint media release - The Hon Peter Dutton MP, Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, The Hon Andrew Robb MP, Minister for Trade and Investment, and Senator the Hon Michaela Cash, Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border ProtectionRead More
- Labor will bring back the boats
15 June 2015
People smugglers will be back in business under a future Labor Government – the flow of boats, packed with tens of thousands of illegal maritime arrivals will start again.Read More
- Queensland kick starts Refugee Week celebrations
14 June 2015
To kick start Refugee Week today, 51 people who arrived through the Humanitarian Programme have been welcomed by Australia and become Australian citizens.Read More
- Comments by Professor Triggs
05 June 2015
Joint media release - Senator the Hon George Brandis QC, Attorney-General and the Hon Peter Dutton MP, Minister for Immigration and Border ProtectionRead More
- Helping the region to address irregular migration
29 May 2015
Joint media release - The Hon Julie Bishop MP, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and the Hon Peter Dutton MP, Minister for Immigration and Border ProtectionRead More
- Illegal workers targeted nationally
28 May 2015
Joint media release - The Hon Peter Dutton MP, Minister for Immigration and Border Protection and Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash, Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border ProtectionRead More
- New measures to strengthen Australian citizenship
26 May 2015
Joint media release - The Hon Tony Abbott MP, Prime Minister,and the Hon Peter Dutton MP, Minister for Immigration and Border Protection.Read More
- ACV Ocean Shield to return home after patrolling the Southern Ocean
25 May 2015
Joint media release - The Hon Peter Dutton MP, Minister for Immigration and Border Protection and Senator the Hon Richard Colbeck, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Agriculture.Read More
- Immigration and Human Services crack down on fake couples
25 May 2015
Joint media release - The Hon Peter Dutton MP, Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, and the Hon Marise Payne MP, Minister for Human Services.Read More
- No place for foreign criminals
21 May 2015
The Australian Government is committed to ensuring that people who travel or migrate to Australia abide by nation’s laws and community standards and is warning those who don’t that they risk visa cancellation and removal from Australia.Read More
- A reverse one and a half somersault or what?!
20 May 2015
Bill Shorten’s contortions in trying to avoid acknowledging the success of Operation Sovereign Borders has to be hurting by now.Read More
- Labor-Greens one sided inquiry
19 May 2015
Labor and the Greens today combined to ensure only one point of view was presented at the Senate Select Committee hearing into Recent Allegations relating to Conditions and Circumstances at the Regional Processing Centre in Nauru.Read More
- Minister's council re-launched for 2015
19 May 2015
The Minister’s Council on Asylum Seekers and Detention (MCASD) is holding a two day meeting in Canberra this week. Read More
- Law enforcement and border protection stops $100 million of ice hitting our streets
15 May 2015
Joint media release - The Hon Peter Dutton MP, Minister for Immigration and Border Protection and the Hon Michael Keenan MP, Minister for Justice.Read More
- Regional cooperation leaves organised crime high and dry
15 May 2015
Joint media release - The Hon Peter Dutton MP, Minister for Immigration and Border Protection and Senator the Hon Richard Colbeck, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for AgricultureRead More
- Australian Border Force one step closer
14 May 2015
The establishment of the Australian Border Force (ABF) is closer than ever with the passage of the Australian Border Force Bill 2015 and the Customs and Other Legislation Amendment (Australian Border Force) Bill 2015 through the Senate today. Read More
- Parliament passes the Tribunals Amalgamation Bill
14 May 2015
Joint press release - Senator the Hon George Brandis QC, Attorney-General, the Hon Scott Morrison MP, Minister for Social Services, the Hon Peter Dutton MP, Minister for Immigration and Border ProtectionRead More
- Benefits for consumers, travellers and industry from red tape cuts and new technology
12 May 2015
The 2015 Budget is part of the Commonwealth Government's plan to build a strong, safe and prosperous future for all Australians.Read More
- New Australian Border Force strengthens Operation Sovereign Borders
12 May 2015
The 2015 Budget is part of the Commonwealth Government's plan to build a strong, safe and prosperous future for all Australians.Read More
- Restoring integrity to refugee intake
12 May 2015
The 2015 Budget is part of the Commonwealth Government’s plan to build a strong, safe and prosperous future for all Australians.Read More
- Sunshine coast to become a new international airport
12 May 2015
Joint media release - The Hon Peter Dutton MP, Minister for Immigration and Border Protection and Mal Brough MP, Federal Member for FisherRead More
- Townsville to receive ongoing border agency services
12 May 2015
Joint media release - The Hon Peter Dutton MP, Minister for Immigration and Border Protection and Ewen Jones MP, Federal Member for HerbertRead More
- Child protection panel and extra police officers to start work
09 May 2015
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection has established a Child Protection Panel to provide independent advice on child protection in immigration detention and regional processing centres (RPCs) Read More
- Visit to Sri Lanka strengthens ties
07 May 2015
Australia and Sri Lanka have reaffirmed their commitment to stopping people smuggling through a series of meetings in Sri Lanka this week.Read More
- Labor all at sea on boats - admits failure - denies solution
06 May 2015
Labor’s Immigration spokesman Richard Marles must spell out precisely how Labor would shut down the people smuggling trade.Read More
- Operation Sovereign Borders update
05 May 2015
Another month has passed without a successful people smuggling venture to Australia under Operation Sovereign Borders. Read More
- Budget dividend from stopping the boats
04 May 2015
Joint media release - The Hon Tony Abbott MP, Prime Minister and the Hon Peter Dutton MP, Minister for Immigration and Border ProtectionRead More
- Shorten won't stop the boats
04 May 2015
Opposition leader Bill Shorten has confirmed that a future Labor government will open the flood gates to a new wave of illegal maritime arrivals into Australia.Read More
- Settlement arrangements reinforced during PNG visit
31 March 2015
The Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Peter Dutton and the new Operation Sovereign Borders Commander Major General Andrew Bottrell today held talks with the Papua New Guinea (PNG) MinisterRead More
- New commander named for Operation Sovereign Borders
30 March 2015
Major General Andrew Bottrell CSC and Bar, DSM has been appointed as the new Commander for Operation Sovereign Borders (OSB).Read More
- Labor sanctions irresponsible inquiry
26 March 2015
The Labor Party has thrown any thought of responsibility aside by joining the Greens to establish a Senate inquiry into the Regional Processing Centre (RPC) in Nauru.Read More
- Australia and Cambodia sign new immigration agreement
26 March 2015
Joint media release - The Hon Peter Dutton MP, Minister for Immigration and Border Protection and His Excellency Sar Kheng, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Cambodia.Read More
- Resolving Labor’s illegal maritime arrival mess
25 March 2015
The Coalition Government can finally begin to clean up Labor’s illegal maritime arrival (IMA) mess after successfully passing the Migration Amendment (Protection and Other Measures) Bill 2015 through the Senate today. Read More
- Marles still quiet on turn-backs
23 March 2015
Richard Marles still won't confirm Labor's position on abandoning turn-backs.Read More
- Productivity Commission inquiry into the use of charges to determine the intake of migrants
20 March 2015
Joint media release - The Hon Peter Dutton MP, Minister for Immigration and Border Protection and the Treasurer, the Hon Joe Hockey.Read More
- Moss report
20 March 2015
Eighteen months ago – as a new government – we faced the very difficult issue of dealing with Labor's absolute failure to maintain the integrity of Australia's borders over the preceding six years.Read More
- 18 months of OSB delivers stronger borders
18 March 2015
Today marks the 18 month anniversary of Operation Sovereign Borders (OSB), the Coalition Government’s solution to saving lives at sea and stopping the boats.Read More
- Australia and Vietnam sign new visa MOU
18 March 2015
Joint media release - The Hon Peter Dutton MP, Minister for Immigration and Border Protection and Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash, Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border ProtectionRead More
- Thailand detains illegal fishing vessel
17 March 2015
Joint Media Release - The Hon Peter Dutton MP, Minister for Immigration and Border Protection and Senator the Hon Richard Colbeck, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for AgricultureRead More
- Refugee settlement in Cambodia moves forward
13 March 2015
Arrangements for the first group of refugees to be settled in Cambodia under the landmark agreement announced last year are expected to be finalised in coming weeks.Read More
- Customs stops teenage brothers leaving Australia
08 March 2015
Two Australian brothers - aged 16 and 17 – believed to be attempting to travel to conflict zones in the Middle East were stopped at Sydney Airport on Friday by Customs and Border Protection officers.Read More
- Greater protection at Australia's borders
05 March 2015
The Australian Government is committed to fulfilling its most important responsibility - to protect Australia, its people and its interests.Read More
- Nauru demonstrations will not alter Australia's position
04 March 2015
The Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Peter Dutton said today that refugee demonstrations on Nauru would have no influence on the Australian Government’s policies.Read More
- Enforcement activity to protect the Southern Ocean
27 February 2015
Joint media release with the Hon Peter Dutton MP, Minister for Immigration and Border Protection and Senator the Hon Richard Colbeck, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Agriculture.Read More
- Stronger regional maritime security
27 February 2015
Australia today transferred the first of two former Australian Customs and Border Protection Service Bay class patrol vessels to the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA).Read More
- Government continues commitment to strengthen Australia's borders
25 February 2015
The Australian Government's significant reforms to border protection are another step closer, with the introduction of the legislation to establish the Australian Border Force (ABF).Read More
- Government closes Darwin's Bladin detention facility
21 February 2015
The Coalition Government is closing yet another detention centre because of its success in stopping the boats. Read More
- People smuggling venture returned to Sri Lanka
19 February 2015
The Australian and Sri Lankan governments have worked together again to disrupt a people smuggling venture.Read More
- Nauru visit reaffirms regional processing partnership
19 February 2015
The Australian Government and the Government of Nauru have reaffirmed their commitment to regional processing and resettlement during a series of meetings in Nauru this week.Read More
- Crackdown on foreign criminals and bikies
15 February 2015
One hundred and eighty eight foreign criminals, including suspected members or associates of bikie gangs, have had their visas cancelled in the last two months under tough new mandatory cancellation provisions.Read More
- Two hundred days without an Illegal boat arrival
12 February 2015
Today marks 200 days without an illegal boat arrival in Australia.Read More
- Australian vessel gifted to Malaysia
10 February 2015
Australia has reaffirmed its strong relationship with Malaysia today at a flag transfer ceremony marking the transfer of Australian Customs and Border Protection Vessel (ACV) Arnhem Bay to its Malaysian counterpart agency.Read More
- Regular international flights in and out of Townsville
07 February 2015
Joint media release, with the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection.Read More
- Irish criminal removed from Australia
06 February 2015
The Coalition Government is determined to make Australia a safer place by excluding people who seek to do us harm or have a known history of criminal behaviour, the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Peter Dutton said today.Read More
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