Minister - Media Releases for Peter Dutton

Updated travel advice to protect Australians from the novel coronavirus
01 February 2020
Updated travel advice to protect Australians from the novel coronavirusRead More

Boosting efforts to combat child abuse
13 December 2019
Efforts to combat child abuse will be substantially boosted following the endorsement of the National Standards for Working with Children Checks (the National Standards).Read More
Man arrested after deportation from Turkey
09 December 2019
Man arrested after deportation from TurkeyRead More
Joint Media Release with the Hon Scott Morrison MP, Prime Minister - Keeping Australians safe at airports
06 December 2019
Keeping Australians safe at airportsRead More
Joint media release with the Hon. Christian Porter MP, Attorney-General, Minister for Industrial Relations, Leader of the House - New laws will keep terrorists behind bars longer
05 December 2019
Terrorists and their supporters will find it significantly harder to get bail or parole under new laws passed by Federal Parliament today.Read More
Stepping up Australia's response against foreign interference
02 December 2019
Stepping up Australia's response against foreign interferenceRead More

Assistance to victims of terrorist attacks in Christchurch, Nairobi and Karachi
28 November 2019
Assistance to victims of terrorist attacks in Christchurch, Nairobi and KarachiRead More
Industry Panel meets to drive 2020 Cyber Security Strategy forward
25 November 2019
Industry Panel meets to drive 2020 Cyber Security Strategy forwardRead More
Authorities stop over 15 million MDMA tablets from reaching Australia
22 November 2019
Authorities stop over 15 million MDMA tablets from reaching AustraliaRead More
New Plan to thwart illicit drug suppliers
20 November 2019
New Plan to thwart illicit drug suppliersRead More
Lifting the cyber security of the Internet of Things
19 November 2019
Lifting the cyber security of the Internet of ThingsRead More

Funding for Daniel Morcombe Foundation to help keep Australian kids safe
25 October 2019
Funding for Daniel Morcombe Foundation to help keep Australian kids safeRead More
Joint Statement Announcing United States and Australian Negotiation of a CLOUD Act Agreement by U.S. Attorney General William Barr and Minister for Home Affairs Peter Dutton
07 October 2019
The United States and Australia have entered into formal negotiations for a bilateral agreement under the U.S. Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data Act (the CLOUD Act).Read More
Joint media release with Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC, Minister for Defence and Senator for Western Australia - Stay smart online week 2019
07 October 2019
Stay smart online week 2019 Read More

New commonwealth laws to better protect children
17 September 2019
New commonwealth laws to better protect childrenRead More
Assistance to victims of Sri Lanka terrorist attacks
08 September 2019
Assistance to victims of Sri Lanka terrorist attacksRead More
Joint Media Release with Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC, Minister for Defence - Have your say on Australia's new cyber security strategy
06 September 2019
Have your say on Australia's new cyber security strategyRead More
Joint Media Release with the Hon Christian Porter MP, Attorney-General - Child sex offenders to face mandatory sentences under Coalition crackdown
03 September 2019
Child sex offenders to face mandatory sentences under Coalition crackdownRead More

Ministerial Direction on Investigative Action Involving Journalists
09 August 2019
The Minister for Home Affairs Peter Dutton has today issued a Ministerial Direction to the Australian Federal Police (AFP) Commissioner. Read More
Joint media release with the Hon Scott Morrison MP - Appointment of Director General of Security
08 August 2019
The Governor General has accepted the Government’s recommendation to appoint Mr Mike Burgess to lead the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) as Director-General of Security. Read More

Five Country Ministerial Meeting
29 July 2019
Five Country Ministerial MeetingRead More
Appointment of Australian Federal Police Commissioner
24 July 2019
Appointment of Australian Federal Police CommissionerRead More
Joint Media Release with Senator the Hon Marise Payne, Minister for Foreign Affairs - MH17 Fifth Anniversary
17 July 2019
MH17 Fifth AnniversaryRead More
Commissioner Andrew Colvin APM OAM
15 July 2019
Commissioner Andrew Colvin APM OAMRead More

Malaysia flight MH 17 investigations
20 June 2019
Today marks a significant development in bringing to justice those responsible for the downing of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 over Ukraine nearly five years ago.Read More
Australian Federal Police search warrants
05 June 2019
Australian Federal Police search warrantsRead More

People smuggling venture returned to Sri Lanka
30 May 2019
Twenty potential illegal immigrants (PII) have been returned to Sri Lanka from a people smuggling venture targeting Australia.Read More

New terrorist organisation listed
05 April 2019
New terrorist organisation listedRead More
A safer and more secure Australia
02 April 2019
The safety and security of Australians is the Morrison Government's number one priority.Read More
Mental health support for police and emergency services
01 April 2019
The Morrison Government will provide almost $6 million to develop mental health services and support services.Read More

Funding boost for security agencies
30 March 2019
Law enforcement and security agencies will receive significant funding boosts in next week's Federal Budget. Read More
Joint Media Release with the Hon. Kelly O'Dwyer, Minister for Jobs and Industrial Relations - Regulation Changes to Strengthen the Asbestos Border Control
27 March 2019
Joint Media Release with the Hon. Kelly O'Dwyer, Minister for Jobs and Industrial Relations - Regulation Changes to Strengthen the Asbestos Border ControlRead More
Joint Media Release with the Hon. Stuart Robert, Assistant Treasurer - New Regulations To Combat Illicit Tobacco Imports
25 March 2019
Joint Media Release with the Hon. Stuart Robert, Assistant Treasurer - New Regulations To Combat Illicit Tobacco ImportsRead More
Joint Media Release with the Hon. Scott Morrison, Prime Minister - Funding for Community Safety
18 March 2019
Joint Media Release with the Hon. Scott Morrison, Prime Minister - Funding for Community SafetyRead More
New research projects to reduce child exploitation material
14 March 2019
Eight innovative research projects funded from the Child Exploitation Material Reduction Research Program (CEMRRP) are set to commence.Read More
Border Permits Review
13 March 2019
The Department of Home Affairs has commenced a whole-of-government review into border permits and associated licences in a bid to simplify and streamline processes for industry.Read More
Funding to protect children under Round Four of Safer Communities Fund
04 March 2019
Funding to protect children under Round Four of Safer Communities FundRead More

Australia boosts efforts to counter child exploitation
27 February 2019
Australia has enhanced the fight to counter child sexual exploitation offshore with the opening of a new international investigative centre in the Philippines. Read More
Exclusion orders to manage returning foreign fighters
21 February 2019
Exclusion orders to manage returning foreign fightersRead More
Joint Media Release with the Hon. Christian Porter, Attorney-General - Strengthening Counter-Terrorism Laws
20 February 2019
Joint Media Release with the Hon. Christian Porter, Attorney-General - Strengthening Counter-Terrorism LawsRead More
Victorian jailed over online child abuse
08 February 2019
Victorian jailed over online child abuseRead More
Online Safety Program's 10th Anniversary
08 February 2019
ONLINE SAFETY PROGRAM'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY Read More

Malaysia disrupts maritime people smuggling venture
14 January 2019
Malaysia disrupts maritime people smuggling ventureRead More
Consultations on a National Child Sex Offender Register
09 January 2019
Consultations on a National Child Sex Offender RegisterRead More
Violent and sexual offenders stripped of Australian visas
07 January 2019
Violent and sexual offenders stripped of Australian visasRead More
Prakash citizenship
02 January 2019
The Government puts the safety and security of Australians as its highest priority.Read More

Neil Prakash stripped of Australian citizenship
29 December 2018
Neil Prakash stripped of Australian citizenshpRead More
Record number of Australians receive online safety education
28 December 2018
A record number of young Australians received online safety education in 2017-18 with almost 200,000 students attending ThinkUKnow presentations across the country.Read More
Home Affairs – One year on
21 December 2018
Significant measures have been taken to safeguard Australia's national security since the Home Affairs portfolio was established a year ago.Read More
Joint media release with Senator the Hon Marise Payne - Attribution of Chinese cyber-enabled commercial intellectual property theft
21 December 2018
Today, the Australian Government joins other international partners in expressing serious concern about a global campaign of cyber-enabled commercial intellectual property theft by a group known as APT10Read More
Sri Lankan family pay people smugglers thousands cost Australian taxpayers millions
21 December 2018
Australia is a good international citizen and does more than most to assist and resettle genuine refugees in need of protection.Read More
Labor again weakens border policy
17 December 2018
Labor again weakens border policyRead More
Joint media release with the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and Federal Member for Petrie Luke Howarth MP – Linkfield Road overpass to be duplicated
14 December 2018
A duplication of the Linkfield Road overpass will bust congestion and improve safety at a notorious bottleneck in Brisbane's north.Read More
National Strategy to fight Transnational, Serious and Organised Crime
13 December 2018
The Coalition Government has today launched the National Strategy to fight Transnational, Serious and Organised Crime to better protect the safety and security of all Australians.Read More
New Commander for Operation Sovereign Borders
12 December 2018
New Commander for Operation Sovereign BordersRead More

Joint Media Release with the Hon Christopher Pyne MP and the Hon Karen Andrews MP - New Cyber Security Centre opens in Adelaide
23 November 2018
Subject: Joint Media Release with the Hon Christopher Pyne MP and the Hon Karen Andrews MP - New Cyber Security Centre opens in AdelaideRead More
Nine years jail for people smuggler
22 November 2018
Nine years jail for people smugglerRead More
Joint Media Release with the Hon Scott Morrison MP, Prime Minister - Combatting Australian terrorists
22 November 2018
Combatting Australian terroristsRead More
Joint media release with the Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs – Global Compact for Migration
21 November 2018
Australia is the most successful immigration nation on earth.Read More
Joint taskforce to continue fight against drugs
07 November 2018
Australia and Thailand today renewed an agreement to continue a joint taskforce in the fight against drugs and transnational serious and organised crime.Read More
Research to reduce child exploitation material
01 November 2018
A new research program will develop innovative approaches to make it harder for criminals to create, distribute, store, and view child exploitation material.Read More

Securing Australia's borders for the future
29 October 2018
Securing Australia's borders for the futureRead More
Joint Media Release with Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC - Ministerial Council for Police and Emergency Management
26 October 2018
Ministerial Council for Police and Emergency ManagementRead More
Joint Media Release with the Hon Paul Fletcher MP and the Hon Michael Keenan MP - NDIS Taskforce makes first arrest
18 October 2018
The Coalition Government established the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Fraud Taskforce in July to tackle potential fraud against the NDIS. Read More
Tropical exposure puts CBR specialists through paces
12 October 2018
Chemical, biological and radiological (CBR) specialists from the US, UK, Canada and Australia have this week tested their response to a number of possible terrorism scenarios in a six-day exercise called Tropical Exposure. Read More
Enhanced training at regional and remote airports
02 October 2018
The Australian Government has today announced that enhanced specialised training will be provided to security screeners at regional and remote airports across the country.Read More

South Pacific drug seizure
29 September 2018
Australian authorities have joined with international agencies to successfully stop a plan to sail a yacht hiding approximately 500 kilograms of cocaine from South America to Australia, through the Pacific.Read More
Law enforcement to match DNA profiles across borders
29 September 2018
The Australian Government has delivered new functionality to integrate with the National Criminal Investigation DNA Database to support law enforcement investigations.Read More
Proceeds of crime to fund serious financial crime risk assessments
27 September 2018
Proceeds of crime to fund serious financial crime risk assessmentsRead More
Review of national arrangements for the protection and management of identity information
26 September 2018
The Morrison Government has today announced it will conduct a Review of arrangements for the protection and management of identity information in Australia.Read More
Inaugural national police bravery award winner
20 September 2018
A West Australian Police Force officer has won the inaugural National Police Bravery Award for saving the lives of two little girls.Read More
National cooperative scheme on unexplained wealth
20 September 2018
The Morrison Government has taken a significant step to establish a National Cooperative Scheme on Unexplained Wealth.Read More
Telecommunications Sector Security Reforms come into force
18 September 2018
Telecommunications Sector Security Reforms come into forceRead More
Australia to host Financial Intelligence think tank
17 September 2018
Head’s of Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) from across the globe will come together in Sydney this month for the 25th Egmont Group Plenary, in the one of the largest gatherings of financial intelligence capability in the world.Read More
Deadline for Safer Communities funding approaching
14 September 2018
The closing date for applications for the latest round of Safer Communities funding is looming.Read More
Broader powers for Police at Airports
12 September 2018
The Morrison Government today introduced a new Bill that will give law enforcement agencies broader powers to ensure the security of the country's aviation network and keep the Australian public safe.Read More
Operation Sovereign Borders reinforced
09 September 2018
Australia’s maritime surveillance and response capabilities have been reinforced with expanded aerial surveillance and on-water patrols.Read More
Statement on fabricated evidence to Senate Inquiry
06 September 2018
Statement on fabricated evidence to Senate InquiryRead More
Major boost to Counter Child Exploitation
03 September 2018
The battle against child exploitation and abuse will be substantially boosted with the opening of the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE) in Brisbane today.Read More

Statement – swearing in of the Hon Peter Dutton as Minister for Home Affairs
27 August 2018
Statement – swearing in of the Hon Peter Dutton as Minister for Home AffairsRead More
Joint media release with the Hon Christian Porter MP – Counter-terrorism powers and offences extended
16 August 2018
The Turnbull Government has today secured passage of the Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2018 to extend critical counter-terrorism powers and offences for a further three years.Read More
Five foreign fighters lose Australian citizenship
09 August 2018
I can confirm that five more individuals have ceased to be Australian citizens because of their involvement with Islamic State offshore.Read More
Joint Media Release with the Hon Julie Bishop – Governments and business combatting modern slavery
08 August 2018
Governments and businesses from across the Indo-Pacific region are working closer together through the Bali Process to end human trafficking and modern slavery.Read More
Five terrorist organisations re-listed
05 August 2018
The Australian Government has re-listed five terrorist organisations under the Criminal Code: Al-Shabaab, Hamas' Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades (Hamas' Brigades), Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), Lashkar-e-Tayyiba, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Read More
Joint Media Release with the Hon Bridget McKenzie - Review of Australia’s Sports Integrity Arrangements
01 August 2018
The Turnbull Government has today released the Review of Australia’s Sports Integrity Arrangements.Read More

Queensland man sentenced for terrorism attack planning and foreign incursion preparation
31 July 2018
A 25-year-old man from Logan was today sentenced in the Supreme Court of Queensland to 17 years and four months in prison for his role in planning a terrorist act on Australian soil and preparations for a foreign incursion into Syria and Iraq.Read More
Joint Media Release – International flights at Newcastle now a reality
18 July 2018
The Australian Government today announced it will provide border services at Newcastle Airport to support long-awaited international flights.Read More
Joint media release with Mr Brett Whiteley - CCTV upgrades for the Burnie Region
16 July 2018
The Turnbull Government is committed to ensuring the safety of our communities and to keeping Australians safe and secure.Read More
Safeguarding critical infrastructure
13 July 2018
Legislation to safeguard Australia's critical infrastructure and strengthen the Government’s national security posture against risks of sabotage, espionage and coercion in the electricity, gas, ports and water sectors has commenced.Read More
Joint Media Release with the Hon Angus Taylor and Mr Trevor Ruthenberg - Proceeds of crime to fund ‘Dob In A Dealer’ campaign
13 July 2018
The Turnbull Government will commit further funding to Crime Stoppers Australia to continue the Dob in a Dealer campaign nationwide in 2018-19.Read More
Joint Media Release with the Hon Julie Bishop MP and Senator the Hon Marise Payne - Thailand cave rescue operation
11 July 2018
We join with the people of Thailand in celebrating the rescue of all 12 boys and their coach who have been safely evacuated from the flooded cave in Chiang Rai, Thailand. Read More
Joint Media Release with the Hon Kelly O'Dwyer MP - Illicit Tobacco Taskforce to target $600 million black market
03 July 2018
Joint Media Release with the Hon Kelly O'Dwyer MP - Illicit Tobacco Taskforce to target $600 million black marketRead More
Joint Media Release with the Hon Julie Bishop MP and Senator the Hon Marise Payne - Thailand cave rescue operation
03 July 2018
Joint Media Release with the Hon Julie Bishop MP and Senator the Hon Marise Payne - Thailand cave rescue operationRead More
Joint media release with the Hon Alan Tudge MP - Skilled Migration Points Test increase from 1 July
01 July 2018
The Turnbull Government is restoring the Skilled Migration Points Test to 65 points from 60 points from 1 July.Read More

Joint Media Release with Minister for Foreign Affairs, Minister for Defence - Australian Assistance for Thailand Cave Search
30 June 2018
The Australian Government is assisting the Government of Thailand’s efforts to locate a group of 13 people who are missing, believed trapped in a flooded cave system in Chiang Rai.Read More
Further essential support for Syrian refugees
27 June 2018
Further essential support for Syrian refugeesRead More
Joint Media Release with the Assistant Minister for Children and Families - Refugee Week 2018
18 June 2018
Refugee Week is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate people who come to Australia through Australia’s Refugee and Humanitarian Program and enrich our society through business and employment.Read More
JAD and JMD listed as terrorist organisations
09 June 2018
The Australian Government has listed Jemaah Anshorut Daulah (JAD) and Jama'at Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) as terrorist organisations under the Criminal Code. Read More
Joint Media Release with the Treasurer and Attorney-General - Record penalty agreed for breaches of money laundering and terrorism financing laws
04 June 2018
Record penalty agreed for breaches of money laundering and terrorism financing lawsRead More

Stop the Coward's Punch Campaign
25 May 2018
The Turnbull Government will contribute up to $750,000 over the next three years to the Stop the Coward's Punch Campaign.Read More
Joint Media Release with the Hon Christian Porter MP, Attorney-General - Counter-Terrorism laws extended and enhanced
24 May 2018
Joint Media Release with the Hon Christian Porter MP, Attorney-General - Counter-Terrorism laws extended and enhancedRead More
Joint Media Release with the Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP, Prime Minister - Appointment of Australian Border Force Commissioner
11 May 2018
Mr Michael Outram APM has been appointed to the position of Commissioner of the Australian Border Force (ABF).Read More
National Security Strengthened
10 May 2018
National Security StrengthenedRead More
Budget 2018: Keeping Australians Safe
08 May 2018
Budget 2018: Keeping Australians SafeRead More
Joint Media Release with the Hon Kelly O'Dwyer MP, Minister for Revenue and Financial Services - New Illicit Tobacco Taskforce and tobacco duty measures to fight organised crime
06 May 2018
Joint Media Release with the Hon Kelly O'Dwyer MP, Minister for Revenue and Financial Services - New Illicit Tobacco Taskforce and tobacco duty measures to fight organised crimeRead More
Re-listing of Hizballah’s External Security Organisation
02 May 2018
Re-listing of Hizballah’s External Security OrganisationRead More
Joint Media Release with the Hon Angus Taylor MP, Minister for Law Enforcement and Cyber Security - Australia's first Commonwealth Transnational Serious and Organised Crime Coordinator
01 May 2018
Appointment AFP Deputy Commissioner Karl Kent OAM as the first Commonwealth Transnational Serious and Organised Crime CoordinatorRead More

Anzac Day commemorations in Turkey
23 April 2018
Anzac Day commemorations in TurkeyRead More
Joint media release with the Minister for Defence and Minister for Law Enforcement and Cyber Security – Strengthening Australia's Cyber Expertise
11 April 2018
Cyber security experts from across Australia and around the world will come together at the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) conference in Canberra this week to focus on the latest national cyber threats and security challenges. Read More
Joint Media Release with the Prime Minister and Luke Howarth MP, Member for Petrie — Reducing congestion on the Bruce Highway
03 April 2018
The Turnbull Government will prioritise a vital upgrade to the Bruce Highway, ensuring Brisbane motorists have faster and more direct access to and from the highway.Read More

Government continues to safeguard critical infrastructure
29 March 2018
The Turnbull Government has passed legislation to safeguard Australia's critical infrastructure and enhance the capability of the Critical Infrastructure Centre.Read More
Joint Media Release with the Hon Angus Taylor MP, Minister for Law Enforcement and Cyber Security - Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation
25 March 2018
The Turnbull Government will establish a national centre to counter child exploitation and abuse - the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE) Read More
Joint Media Release with the Hon David Elliott MP, NSW Minister for Counter Terrorism - Nationwide revamp of corrections program for recognising radicalisation
22 March 2018
Minister for Home Affairs and NSW Minister for Counter Terrorism have welcomed the rollout to Corrective Services NSW of a revamped national Radicalisation and Extremism Awareness Program. Read More
Joint Media Release with the Hon Angus Taylor MP, Minister for Law Enforcement and Cyber Security - Extradition a blow to organised crime targeting Australia
21 March 2018
The extradition of a 43-year-old NSW man from Serbia to face charges relating to a $500 million cocaine importation is a significant blow to organised crime operating globally and seeking to exploit Australia.Read More
Joint media release with the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister – ASEAN-Australia Cooperation to Counter International Terrorism
17 March 2018
Australia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will strengthen our cooperation to fight terrorism in our region and keep our people safe.Read More
Joint release with the Hon Angus Taylor MP – Empowering young people to counter extremism online
15 March 2018
Leading digital platforms including Facebook, Google, Twitter, Oath and Microsoft Australia have come together with more than 80 young leaders from ASEAN countries and across Australia to combat extremism and hate speech online.Read More
People smuggler sentenced to 12 years jail
10 March 2018
A people smuggler involved in the smuggling of 198 vulnerable people has been handed a 12 year jail sentence by the District Court of WA.Read More
Australia and Indonesia - Enhancing cooperation on security
05 March 2018
The Minister for Home Affairs today met with the Indonesian President and with Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs in Jakarta.Read More
Supporting innovation in South Australia
04 March 2018
The Australian Government is committed to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation and has given an undertaking to the Steven Marshall Liberal Team to pilot a new visa initiative in South Australia.Read More
Increasing Australia's Detector Dog capability
02 March 2018
Australia's world-class detector dog capability will be further enhanced with dogs from the ABF, AFP and Department of Agriculture and Water Resources to be co-located at a new facility in Sydney. Read More
Re-listing of terrorist organisations
02 March 2018
Re-listing of terrorist organisationsRead More
Sentencing in Curtis Cheng case
01 March 2018
Raban Alou has today been sentenced to 44 years in prison for his role in the murder of NSW Police civilian employee Curtis Cheng.Read More
National Crime Authority bombing arrest
01 March 2018
SA Police have charged a man with murder and attempted murder in relation to the bombing of the NCA Adelaide office in March 1994.Read More

Commonwealth Games Security
13 February 2018
The Australian Government is working closely with the QLD Government and Gold Coast Commonwealth Games Organising Committee on arrangements for a safe and successful 2018 Commonwealth Games.Read More
Flag suspicious activity with Border Watch
11 February 2018
Criminals are on notice this week with the start of the latest Border Watch awareness campaign encouraging Australians to flag all suspicious or illegal border related activity. Read More
Melbourne Incident
10 February 2018
Yesterday's attack in Melbourne unfortunately serves as a reminder that the threat of terrorism is ever present.Read More
Visa cancellations for serious crimes
01 February 2018
Seven murderers and five people convicted of manslaughter were among 430 foreign nationals in New South Wales stripped of their visas last year.Read More

Joint media release with Hon Alan Tudge MP - Celebrating new citizens and Australian values
26 January 2018
This Australia Day will see almost 13,000 new citizens pledge their commitment to Australia.Read More
Australia's Local Hero 2018
25 January 2018
Congratulations to Eddie Woo who was named Australia's Local Hero at the 2018 Australian of the Year Awards.Read More
Enhanced immigration services and more jobs for South Australians
10 January 2018
Two hundred and fifty jobs will be generated in Adelaide as the Turnbull Government modernises the nation's visa and citizenship services.Read More

A new era for National Security
20 December 2017
Today marks a milestone for Australia – the establishment of the Home Affairs portfolio – the most significant reform of Australia's domestic security and law enforcement arrangements in decades.Read More
Address to the 2017 Victoria Police and LinCT International Counter Terrorism Forum, Melbourne
11 December 2017
Address to the 2017 Victoria Police and LinCT International Counter Terrorism Forum, MelbourneRead More
Joint Media Release with the Hon. Malcolm Turnbull MP, Prime Minister - A stronger, safer and secure Australia
07 December 2017
The Turnbull Government has introduced legislation to enable the most significant reforms to Australia's domestic security arrangements in decades.Read More
Labor ready to repeat border disasters
06 December 2017
Labor's weakness on border security and its surrender to the Greens on border policy has been on full display in Federal Parliament this week.Read More

Joint Media Release with the Hon Angus Taylor MP, Assistant Minister for Cities and Digital Transformation - Canberra Airport to lead new 'seamless' borders
29 November 2017
Joint Media Release with the The Hon Angus Taylor MP, Assistant Minister for Cities and Digital Transformation - Canberra airport to lead new 'seamless' bordersRead More
New Australia-China international trade facilitation
27 November 2017
Australia and China signed a landmark MRA today between at Parliament House.Read More
Joint Media Release with the Hon Steven Ciobo MP, Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment - New visa arrangements under the Australia Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
25 November 2017
New visa arrangements under the Australia Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.Read More
Manus update
24 November 2017
Manus updateRead More
Joint Media Release with the Hon Steven Ciobo MP, Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment - Online Visitor visas for Indonesia
19 November 2017
Indonesian nationals are now able to apply online for a Visitor visa (subclass 600) as part of the continued expansion of online access to visitor visas globally. Read More

Manus RPC closure
31 October 2017
The Coalition Government has had a clear and consistent policy since coming to office; no-one who attempts to enter Australia illegally by boat will ever settle here.Read More
Joint Media Release with the Minister for Justice, Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Counter Terrorism - People smuggler jailed for eight years
19 October 2017
People smuggler jailed for eight yearsRead More
2016-17 Migration Programme outcomes
17 October 2017
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection has granted over 183,600 permanent visas in 2016–17 to meet Australia's skill and family needs.Read More
100th business signs up to Trusted Trader
13 October 2017
The Government has achieved another milestone today with the 100th business signing up to the Australian Trusted Trader programme.Read More
Joint Media Release with the Minster for Justice, Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Counter Terrorism - Largest seizure of meth precursor chemicals in Australian history
06 October 2017
Largest seizure of meth precursor chemicals in Australian historyRead More
Joint Media Release with the Minister for Heath, Minister for Sport - 2018 Invictus Games added to endorsed events list.
01 October 2017
The 2018 Invictus Games in Sydney have been added to the Australian Government’s Endorsed Events list.Read More

Papua New Guinea and Nauru resettlement arrangements
20 September 2017
The first group of refugees from Papua New Guinea and Nauru are expected to depart PNG and Nauru in coming weeks. Read More
Australian Citizenship Day 2017
17 September 2017
This Australian Citizenship Day more than 1,110 people from 88 countries will become Australian citizens at ceremonies across the country.Read More
Last chance for IMAs as application deadline approaches
01 September 2017
Illegal Maritime Arrivals (IMAs) in Australia now have just one month remaining to apply for a Temporary Protection Visa or Safe Haven Enterprise Visa.Read More

Deleted Tweet - Labor again derides national security efforts
08 August 2017
Labor’s commitment to national security is again in question today.Read More

Transforming Australia's visa system
31 July 2017
The Turnbull Government will undertake a public consultation on transforming Australia’s visa system to simplify it and better align it with Australia’s long-term economic and social priorities.Read More
Australia to introduce world leading border clearance technology
27 July 2017
The Turnbull Government has entered into a contract with Vision-Box Australia Pty Ltd to deliver a world leading automated and ‘contactless traveller’ clearance process for people arriving in Australia by air.Read More
Opinion - Operation Sovereign Borders milestone
27 July 2017
It’s now been three years since a people smuggler’s boat loaded with Illegal Maritime Arrivals (IMAs) reached Australia.Read More
The questions Bill Shorten must answer
21 July 2017
Given the clear and widening divisions within the ALP over border protection policies, Bill Shorten must tell the Australian people exactly where his party stands on this crucial policy area.Read More
Kevin Rudd – Deception then – Deception now
20 July 2017
Kevin Rudd mislead Australians in 2007, it’s now clear he mislead Australians in 2013 and today, four years after signing an agreement with Papua New Guinea Read More
Joint Media Release with the Prime Minister, Attorney-General and Minister for Justice - A strong and secure Australia
18 July 2017
The Turnbull Government will undertake the most significant reform of Australia’s national intelligence and domestic security arrangements in more than 40 years.Read More
New International Trade Facilitation Arrangements
15 July 2017
Australia has entered into several new international arrangements which will improve the nation’s competitiveness and ability to trade globally.Read More
Joint Media Release with Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Justice - Extradition from Indonesia highlights our strong partnership against internaitonal crime
14 July 2017
Australia has arranged for the extradition of another alleged people smuggler from Indonesia. Read More
Joint Media Release with Senator the Hon Anne Ruston – Chinese authorities impose penalties against illegal fishing operators
10 July 2017
The Turnbull Government welcomes the news that Chinese authorities have taken action against the operator of the Chinese fishing vessel Yuan Da 19 which were found to be fishing illegally in our waters. Read More
Additional pathway to permanent residence for New Zealand citizens
01 July 2017
New Zealand citizens residing in Australia will have an option of an additional pathway available to them to gain permanent residence from 1 July 2017. Read More

Update of skilled visa occupations lists
30 June 2017
The Turnbull Government has updated the occupations lists for a range of temporary and permanent skilled visas, with the new lists effective from 1 July 2017. Read More
Five Country Ministerial 2017: Joint Communiqué
27 June 2017
The Interior Ministers, Immigration Ministers, and Attorneys General of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States met in Ottawa on June 26, 2017.Read More
Joint Media Release with the Hon Steven Ciobo MP, Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment and the Hon Stuart Robert MP, Federal Member for Fadden - Vessel boarding station to open on Gold Coast
26 June 2017
Foreign vessels arriving on the Gold Coast will benefit from a dedicated boarding station as part of a 12 month pilot programme.Read More
Joint Media Release with Senator the Hon George Brandis QC, Attorney-General - Tackling encryption and border security key priorities at Five Eyes meeting In Ottawa
25 June 2017
The Attorney-General, Senator the Hon George Brandis, and the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, the Hon Peter Dutton MP, will travel to Ottawa today for important meetings with Five-Eyes counterparts.Read More
Removal of the outgoing passenger card
25 June 2017
People leaving Australia will no longer need to complete an outgoing passenger card making their departure quicker and easier.Read More
Labor's citizenship smokescreen
21 June 2017
Labor's claims that the Citizenship legislation currently before the Parliament will require applicants to have a "university" level of English language skills is nothing more than a smokescreen.Read More
Refugee Week 2017
20 June 2017
World Refugee Day is a chance to celebrate Australia's Humanitarian Programme and focus on the great contribution humanitarian entrants make to Australia.Read More
Changes to citizenship laws introduced into Parliament
15 June 2017
The Australian Citizenship Legislation Amendment (Strengthening the Requirements for Australian Citizenship and Other Measures) Bill 2017 (the Bill) has been introduced into Parliament. Read More
Labor's border bill ticks toward $14 billion
14 June 2017
To date Australian taxpayers have paid more than $13.7 billion to clean up Labor's loss of control of our borders. Today another $90 million was added to that bill with the settlement of the Manus class action. Read More
Joint Media Release with the Hon. Malcolm Turnbull MP, Prime Minister - New visa option to boost tourism and business ties with Singapore
02 June 2017
Singaporeans will have exclusive access to a new long-term, multiple-entry visa option by 1 January 2018, making it easier to travel to Australia for business and pleasure.Read More

Lodge or leave - Deadline for illegal maritime arrivals to claim protection
21 May 2017
The Turnbull Government has today set a deadline for thousands of Illegal Maritime Arrivals (IMAs) who flooded into Australia under the previous Labor Government to prove they are genuine refugees and owed protection by Australia.Read More
New fleet of ABF Port and Coastal Vessels on the way
12 May 2017
The Australian Border Force (ABF) will bolster its capabilities in and around Australia's ports, harbours and waterways and along its remote coastline with an upgraded fleet of Port Harbour and Coastal Boats. Read More
2017 Budget – Immigration and Border Protection
09 May 2017
The Turnbull Government has committed $95.4 million in the 2017-18 Budget to support new technologies for the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) to bolster the prosperity of the nation and to protect Australia into the future.Read More

Visit to the United States
29 April 2017
Minister Peter Dutton travelled to the United States from 26 to 30 April 2017 to meet with the Secretary of Homeland Security General (ret) John F. Kelly and other key figures in the Trump Administration. Read More
1000 days of strong and secure borders
23 April 2017
It’s now been 1000 days since the last people smuggling boat reached Australia and more than three years since the last known death at sea at the hands of people smugglers.Read More
Joint Media Release with the Hon. Malcolm Turnbull MP, Prime Minister - Strengthening the integrity of Australian citizenship
20 April 2017
The Turnbull Government will strengthen Australian citizenship by putting Australian values at the heart of citizenship processes and requirements.Read More
Shorten's defence of his dodgy visa deals embarrassing
19 April 2017
Bill Shorten is yet again trying to rewrite his and Labor’s history of mismanagement of the 457 visa programme.Read More
Joint media release with the Hon. Malcolm Turnbull MP, Prime Minister - Putting Australian workers first
18 April 2017
The Turnbull Government will safeguard Australian jobs by abolishing the Subclass 457 Visa for foreign workers and creating a new temporary visa restricted to critical skills shortages.Read More

Joint media release with the Hon Michael Keenan MP, Minister for Justice - Another blow to people smugglers
30 March 2017
The Australian Government congratulates Indonesian authorities on the recent arrests of eight more people smugglers Read More
12,000 Visa issued to Syrian and Iraqi refugees
22 March 2017
12,000 VISAS ISSUED TO SYRIAN AND IRAQI REFUGEESRead More
Joint Media Release with The Hon Michael Keenan MP, Minister for Justice - Indonesian people smuggler jailed for six years
17 March 2017
The Australian Government welcomes the news that notorious people smuggler Abraham Louhenapessy, better known as Captain Bram, has been found guilty of people smuggling offences and jailed for six years by an Indonesian court.Read More
ABF uncover drug smuggling syndicate
03 March 2017
ABF officers with the assistance of NSW Police have prevented the potential production of over $240 million of methamphetamine in NSW.Read More
Joint Media Release with the Hon Michael Keenan MP, Minister for Justice - Fifty illegal workers netted in Cadena operation
02 March 2017
Australian Border Force (AFP) and the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) have successfully conducted a major Taskforce Cadena operation in Western Australia targeting a suspected illegal foreign worker operationRead More
Coalition ends Labor's bad deal for workers
02 March 2017
Fast food businesses will no longer be able to bring in foreign workers on 457 visas under arrangements approved by the Gillard Labor Government in 2012.Read More

Joint Media Release with Minister Steven Ciobo - Online Visitor visas now available to Chinese nationals
20 February 2017
Chinese nationals are now able to apply online for a Visitor visa as part of the continued expansion of online access to Visitor visas globally. Read More
Joint Media Release with Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash - Turnbull Government welcomes action from the Migrant Workers’ Taskforce
15 February 2017
The Turnbull Government have today welcomed the progress made by the Migrant Workers’ Taskforce, led by Professor Allan Fels AO. Read More
Visa cancellations for serious crimes
09 February 2017
More than 1000 foreign nationals who committed serious crimes in Australia were stripped of their visas in 2016 under the strengthened provisions of section 501 of the Migration Act.Read More
Illegal workers netted in ABF Operation
08 February 2017
Australian Border Force (ABF) officers, Queensland Police Service and the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) have targeted a suspected illegal foreign worker operation in regional Queensland. Read More
Joint Media Release with the Hon Michael Keenan MP, Minister for Justice - Record cocaine bust: 1.4 tonnes valued at $312 million
06 February 2017
A record 1.4 tonnes of cocaine valued in excess of $312 million has been seized by Australian authorities.Read More
New Commander for Operation Sovereign Borders
01 February 2017
Air Vice-Marshal Stephen Osborne takes over as the new Commander of Operation Sovereign Borders from today.Read More

Australia Day 2017 brings with it 16,000 new Aussies
26 January 2017
Today we welcome over 16,000 people who are making the pledge to become Australian citizens across the nation.Read More
Australia's Local Hero 2017
25 January 2017
The Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Peter Dutton tonight congratulated Vicki Jellie who was named Australia's Local Hero at the 2017 Australian of the Year Awards.Read More
Migration must work for Australia and migrants alike
19 January 2017
Next week, Australians will not only celebrate our nation and its achievements; we will welcome our newest citizens and celebrate migration as an integral part of our nation’s story of success.Read More
Another indictment of the Labor-Greens' border failures
17 January 2017
Yet again the Australian National Audit Office has exposed the cost of the Labor-Greens alliance in government and their decisions to throw open Australia's borders to the people smugglers and 50,000 IMAs.Read More

Australian law enforcement agencies one step ahead of illicit drug syndicates
29 December 2016
Joint media release - The Hon Peter Dutton MP, Minister for Immigration and Border Protection and The Hon Michael Keenan MP, Minister for Justice Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Counter Terrorism.Read More
Child Protection Panel
16 December 2016
The influx of illegal maritime arrivals (IMA) into Australia between 2007 and 2013 – totalling more than 50,000 people – saw 8,000 children placed into immigration detention for various periods through that six year timeframe.Read More
Australia and Vietnam further cooperation to stamp out people smuggling
12 December 2016
A new MOU between the DIBP & Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security will provide a formal framework for the return of Vietnamese nationals with no legal right to enter or remain in Australia, including those intercepted at sea.Read More
Taskforce Cadena clamps down on foreign worker exploitation
03 December 2016
The Australian Border Force (ABF) in collaboration with the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) have conducted an operation under Taskforce Cadena uncovering the suspected widespread exploitation of foreign workers.Read More
Review of the consolidated skills occupation list
02 December 2016
The Coalition Government is implementing key reforms to further strengthen Australia’s skilled migration programme to ensure that overseas workers supplement rather than provide a substitute for Australian workers. Read More

Joint Media Release - Working with business and civil society to target human trafficking and slavery
28 November 2016
Today we convened the eighth meeting of the Australian Government's National Roundtable on Human Trafficking and Slavery.Read More
Joint Media Release with Senator Canavan - Visa changes to provide economic boost to Northern Australia
18 November 2016
Northern Australia will benefit from changes to Work and Holiday visas being introduced from tomorrow.Read More
Upcoming change to the subclass 457 visa
16 November 2016
From 19 November 2016 the period that a subclass 457 visa holder may remain in Australia after their employment ceases will be reduced from 90 days to 60 days.Read More
Joint Media Release with the Prime Minister, Minister for Defence and Minister for Defence Industry - Australia’s first P-8A Poseidon touches down
16 November 2016
Australia’s newest addition to our airforce, the P-8A Poseidon, is a cutting edge surveillance and anti-submarine aircraft which will dominate the skies around the nation’s coastline.Read More
Refugee resettlement from Regional Process Centres
13 November 2016
The Australian Government has reached a further third country resettlement agreement for refugees currently in regional processing centres.Read More
Shorten caught out lying - again
12 November 2016
Reports today that Labor Leader Bill Shorten intends to take a tougher approach to 457 visas for foreign workers are laughableRead More
Labor fails on border protection - again
10 November 2016
The Labor Party has today rejected strong new border protection laws designed to keep the boats stopped and prevent deaths at sea. Read More
Rudd returns to rewrite history
02 November 2016
Kevin Rudd was repudiated and excoriated by his own Labor Party. Then rejected and scorned by the Australian people. He was the leader of a chaotic and inept government.Read More

Amnesty's credibility shredded
20 October 2016
Amnesty International’s credibility has been shredded after its Senior Director of Research Anna Neistat was caught out making false and misleading claims about alleged abuse and neglect in regional processing of Illegal Maritime Arrivals in Nauru.Read More
Joint Media Release with Minister Michael Keenan MP - Massive seizure of ecstasy in Sydney
15 October 2016
Australian law enforcement officers have yet again delivered a devastating blow to Australia's drug market and the criminal syndicates who peddle illicit drugs. Read More
More than 800 days of no illegal boat arrivals to Australia
10 October 2016
The border policy contrast between the Coalition and Labor could not be starker.Read More
Over five tonnes of major illicit drugs seized in 2015-16
10 October 2016
Over five tonnes of major illicit drugs have been prevented from reaching Australian streets last financial year thanks to our frontline border agency. Read More

Extradition from Indonesia highlights our strong partnership against people smuggling
29 September 2016
Today we confirm that Indonesia has extradited an alleged people smuggler to Australia.Read More
Australia and Luxembourg sign work and holiday arrangement
28 September 2016
Luxembourg has today become the latest country to sign a reciprocal arrangement with Australia, allowing young people from both countries to visit each other’s nations under the Australian Government’s work and holiday arrangements.Read More
Notorious people smuggler arrested in Jakarta
24 September 2016
The Australian Government today congratulates the Indonesia National Police on the arrest of one of our region’s most notorious people smugglers, Abraham Louhenapessy, better known as Captain Bram.Read More
New work holiday arrangement with San Marino
24 September 2016
Young Australians and Sanmarinese can now explore and work in each other’s countries under a reciprocal Work and Holiday visa arrangement announced todayRead More
New temporary visa for sponsored parents
23 September 2016
The Turnbull Coalition Government today confirmed it will implement its election commitment to introduce a new temporary sponsored parent visa.Read More
Senator highlights Labor border policy fiction
22 September 2016
Bill Shorten must end the hoax on the Australian people that Labor supports strong border security policies.Read More
Migration programme meets nation's needs
22 September 2016
Australia’s permanent migration programme in 2015-16 has delivered outcomes to meet the nation’s skills and economic needs and to facilitate family reunions.Read More
Leaders’ Summit on Refugees
21 September 2016
Joint media release with Prime Minister, The Hon. Malcolm Turnbull MP, Miniter for Foreign Affairs, The Hon. Julie Bishop MP and Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, The Hon. Peter Dutton MP.Read More
OPINION - The Australian
19 September 2016
This month marks three years since the Coalition Government came to power promising to regain control of, and restore integrity to, our nation’s borders.Read More
Three years of Operation Sovereign Borders
18 September 2016
The Australian Government today marks three years since the commencement of Operation Sovereign Borders (OSB) which has successfully disrupted the criminal activities of people smugglers and stopped people dying at sea.Read More
Nation celebrates Australian Citizenship Day
17 September 2016
Australia’s multiculturalism was on display today in celebration of Australian Citizenship Day with more than 1,770 people from 91 countries expected to become Australian citizens at 14 ceremonies held across the nation. Read More
Supporting innovation through visas: Entrepreneur Visa and points test changes go live
16 September 2016
A new category of visa to attract and retain the best and brightest entrepreneurial talent is now open to new applications.Read More
Auditor exposes Labor dysfunction in government
13 September 2016
The ANAO Report into Regional Processing Centres released today is an independent exposé of the absolute chaos and dysfunction at the heart of the Rudd-Gillard Labor Governments in their handling of border security.Read More
Syrian and Iraqi intake boosts humanitarian resettlement
08 September 2016
Australia has now issued visas to more than half the additional 12,000 Syrian and Iraqi refugees that it committed to resettle a year ago.Read More
Partner and family visa checks to address family violence
01 September 2016
The Turnbull Government has today reconfirmed its unwavering commitment to addressing violence against women and children with the introduction of the Migration Amendment (Family Violence and Other Measures) Bill 2016.Read More

High Court Decision
31 August 2016
Today's High Court decision relating to workers on vessels operating in the offshore resources industry is disappointing.Read More
Four bikies refused entry to Australia
30 August 2016
Four outlaw motorcycle gang members have been intercepted and removed after attempting to enter Australia. Read More
Completion of departures SmartGate roll-out
25 August 2016
Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Peter Dutton today announced the national completion of the departures SmartGate roll-outRead More
Taskforce Cadena detain thirty four individuals
24 August 2016
Australian Border Force (ABF) officers, operating under Taskforce Cadena and in collaboration with the Australian Federal Police (AFP), yesterday executed several warrants in regional New South Wales.Read More
Labor affirms its boat policy failure
24 August 2016
Labor’s absolute failure to have a coherent border protection policy – eight years after they threw open Australia’s borders to the people smugglers – was on show again today.Read More
Sri Lankan navy stops people smuggling venture to Australia
18 August 2016
The Sri Lankan Navy has successfully stopped a people smuggling boat attempting to come to Australia illegally this week.Read More
People smuggling boat returned to Sri Lanka
17 August 2016
Australia has returned a group of Sri Lankan nationals to Sri Lanka yesterday after recently intercepting a people smuggling venture.Read More
Manus Regional Processing Centre
17 August 2016
Today I held productive discussions on the future of the Regional Processing Centre on Manus Island with Prime Minister the Hon. Peter O'Neill in Port Moresby.Read More
Melbourne drug bust a win in the fight against ice
04 August 2016
Australia’s law enforcement agencies have once again joined forces to crack down on Australia’s illicit drug market – intercepting more than 150 kilograms of methamphetamine, or ice, that was destined for Melbourne’s streets.Read More

Operation Sovereign Borders: no successful people smuggling boats in two years
27 July 2016
Today is an important milestone for Operation Sovereign Borders (OSB), marking two years since the last successful people smuggling venture.Read More
Illegal foreign fishers convicted
26 July 2016
Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing will not be tolerated in Australian waters, as demonstrated by the recent conviction of 26 Vietnamese foreign fishermen who were found illegally fishing in Australian waters last month.Read More
$2 million in support services for Syrian refugees
24 July 2016
The Australian Government has committed more than $2 million over two years to deliver CARE Australia’s Emergency Assistance and Safe Spaces for Crisis Affected People in Jordan project. Read More
Agreement boosts trans-Tasman trade
18 July 2016
A new agreement between Australian and New Zealand will drive the international competitiveness of export businesses in both countries.Read More

Expansion of ABF Tobacco Strike Team
08 June 2016
The Australian Border Force Tobacco Strike Team will receive a boost of $7.7 million in additional funding over the next two years to continue to combat criminal syndicates attempting to smuggle illicit tobacco into Australia.Read More
Darwin company penalised heavily for exploitation
08 June 2016
A Darwin computer company was today ordered to pay a penalty of $430,000 to the Commonwealth Government for breaches of sponsorship obligations regarding three foreign 457 visa holders.Read More

Further boost to northern border patrols
27 May 2016
The Turnbull Government has further strengthened the nation’s border patrol capabilities with a second refurbished Bay Class vessel ABFC Storm Bay being returned to service.Read More
More drugs off our streets
27 May 2016
International drug syndicates hoping to exploit Australia’s remote coastline will be detected, their missions disrupted and their mules locked up.Read More
New visa capability to enhance national security
12 May 2016
The Turnbull Government will establish a new Visa Risk Assessment (VRA) capability within the Department of Immigration and Border Protection to better assess terrorism and criminal threats to Australia.Read More
Australia enhances visa programme with Singapore
06 May 2016
The Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Peter Dutton today announced the introduction of two new visa initiatives that will enhance tourism, youth mobility and business links between Australia and Singapore. Read More
IS declared a terrorist organisation under Citizenship Act
05 May 2016
The Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Peter Dutton today formally declared Islamic State (IS) a terrorist organisation under the Australian Citizenship Act 2007.Read More
Strengthening our borders and boosting jobs and growth
03 May 2016
The Turnbull Government is strengthening Australia’s border, while helping the economy through more efficient border clearances of people and goods. Read More
Recent incidents in Nauru
03 May 2016
The woman involved in the self-immolation incident in Nauru last night has been transferred to Australia.Read More

Australian first for trusted traders
29 April 2016
Faster and more streamlined trade for trusted Australian businesses is one step closer, with the Government announcing $69.9 million for the implementation of the Australian Trusted Trader (ATT) programme. Read More
Labor's split on boats widens
29 April 2016
Labor is clearly split from the top down on border protection policies – a worrying and clear signal that it will change tack if it wins the next election.Read More
Bill heading for a boat backflip
29 April 2016
Bill Shorten has refused to rule out bringing the Illegal Maritime Arrivals (IMAs) in Regional Processing Centres on Nauru and Manus Island to Australia.Read More
Labor split on boats – again
28 April 2016
The deep divide in Labor ranks over border protection policies is now well and truly out in the open with three Labor MPs, including a frontbencher, breaking ranks today and calling for a “re-think”.Read More
Another impressive result for the Tobacco Strike Team
28 April 2016
Another investigation by the Australian Border Force’s (ABF) Tobacco Strike Team has led to the seizure of 13 million smuggled cigarettes and over eight tonnes of loose leaf tobacco in Melbourne this week. Read More
Statement by Prime Minister O'Neill
27 April 2016
I have seen Prime Minister O'Neill's media release and agree with his conclusion that Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) role in regional processing and resettlement has stopped many people from losing their lives at sea.Read More
Marles weakens on key border policy
27 April 2016
Labor's Border Protection spokesman Richard Marles has twice failed to answer direct questions on the ABC Lateline programme about whether Labor is committed to Regional Processing Centres for illegal maritime arrivals.Read More
Marles’ farcical response to PNG court judgement
26 April 2016
Labor has a very short memory when it comes to border security matters. Read More
PNG Supreme Court judgement
26 April 2016
This is a decision of the Supreme Court of Papua New Guinea. Australia was not a party to the legal proceedings.Read More
More evidence of a Labor backflip on borders
22 April 2016
The people smugglers’ boats will start again under a Shorten Labor Government.Read More
Another people smuggler jailed
21 April 2016
The recent jailing of a people smuggler is a clear warning to those trying to set up smuggling ventures that the Australian Government is determined to bring people traffickers to justice.Read More
A reality check for Richard Marles
12 April 2016
Bill Shorten’s Labor has clearly learned nothing from the six years of chaos and criminality at Australia’s sea borders over its time in Government from 2007 to 2013.Read More
Spanish authorities impose penalties against illegal fishing operators
01 April 2016
The Australian Government congratulates Spanish authorities for taking action against several Spanish nationals and companies involved in illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the Southern Ocean.Read More

Australia commits additional AUD8.5 million to UNHCR
31 March 2016
Australia has committed a further eight and a half million dollars to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) in response to the Syrian refugee crisis.Read More
UNHCR meetings in Geneva
29 March 2016
The Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Peter Dutton is travelling to Geneva this week to attend high level meetings convened by the United Nations and led by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) regarding Syrian refugees. Read More
Labors laughable leadership claim
23 March 2016
Richard Marles and the Labor party are in no position to give advice on border protection and the detention of illegal maritime arrivals.Read More
Regional agreement to combat people smuggling and human trafficking
23 March 2016
Australia and our regional partners have secured an ambitious agreement to combat irregular migration, people smuggling and human trafficking.Read More
The Sixth Bali Process Ministerial Conference
22 March 2016
The Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Peter Dutton will travel to Indonesia today to lead Australia's delegation at the Sixth Ministerial Conference of the Bali Process.Read More
New Australian citizens welcomed on Harmony Day
21 March 2016
Harmony Day has been marked in Canberra today with a special Australian citizenship ceremony welcoming 135 people from 24 countries as Australia’s newest citizens.Read More
Boats stopped - Threat constant
18 March 2016
Today marks 600 days since the last successful people smuggling venture reached Australia.Read More
Disrupting the threat of outlaw motorcycle gangs
11 March 2016
Foreign nationals who are members or associates of criminal bikie gangs should be on notice that they could have their visas cancelled and face removal from Australia under Australia's visa cancellation laws. Read More
Statement on Richard Marles comments
09 March 2016
Foreign nationals who are members or associates of criminal bikie gangs should be on notice that they could have their visas cancelled and face removal from Australia under Australia's visa cancellation laws. Read More
International cooperation delivers results
01 March 2016
The Australian Government has welcomed news that the last active Southern Ocean illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing vessel, the Viking, has been detained by the Indonesian Navy last week.Read More

Targeting terrorist financing at the border
29 February 2016
Australian law enforcement officers have delivered another blow in their continued efforts to protect Australia's national security, detecting more than $400,000 in undeclared excess currency at Melbourne International Airport.Read More
Effective management of asbestos at the border
26 February 2016
The Australian Border Force (ABF) has initiated an independent review of Australia’s asbestos border control management.Read More
Strengthening our maritime capability into the future
25 February 2016
The Minister for Defence Senator Marise Payne unveiled the Defence White Paper today confirming that Defence’s ability to contribute to border protection will be enhanced Read More
Australia and Hungary sign work and holiday arrangement
24 February 2016
Hungary has today become the latest country to sign a reciprocal arrangement with Australia, allowing young people from both countries to visit each other’s nations under the Australian Government’s work and holiday arrangements.Read More
New Zealand pathway to Australian Citizenship streamlined
19 February 2016
The Australian Government announced today it will provide a streamlined pathway to Australian citizenship for many New Zealanders who have been living in Australia for at least five years.Read More
Next step for new Entrepreneur visa begins
18 February 2016
A consultation process for a new Entrepreneur visa will start today, seeking feedback on the proposed settings for the visa.Read More
Submissions open for the 2016-17 Humanitarian Programme
17 February 2016
The Australian public is invited to provide submissions to be considered in the planning and development of Australia’s Humanitarian Programme for 2016-17.Read More
Visit to Washington DC
15 February 2016
Today the Attorney-General and the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection will travel to Washington DC to attend the Quintet of Attorneys General and Five Country Ministerial meeting.Read More
$1.2 billion drug bust in Sydney
15 February 2016
Australian law enforcement officers have delivered a devastating blow to Australia's ice market and the criminal syndicates who peddle this mind destroying drugRead More
Letter to the Editor - The Age
10 February 2016
I write in relation to the front page article published on February 10 – “Don’t send my students back to Nauru.” This article contains serious inaccuracies which create false impressions and would gravely mislead your readers.Read More
Record numbers of Chinese nationals to celebrate Chinese New Year in Australia
08 February 2016
More than 100,000 Chinese nationals have decided to celebrate Chinese New Year in Australia this year.Read More
Retirement of Philip Ruddock
08 February 2016
The Hon Philip Ruddock MP has served the Australian people with distinction and has made an exceptional contribution to immigration policy and operation.Read More
Technology upgrades for Sunshine Coast airport
05 February 2016
Sunshine Coast Airport will start to see the benefits of a significant investment boost later this month with the installation of new equipment and technologies to facilitate international flights.Read More
Australia's border protection measures remain in force
04 February 2016
The Australian Government's tough border protection measures to stop illegal people smuggling and ensure the sovereignty of Australia's borders remain in full force.Read More
Twenty new citizens welcomed at one day international
02 February 2016
A special citizenship ceremony at Canberra’s Manuka Oval during the women’s one-day international between Australia’s Southern Stars and India this evening, saw the nation’s capital welcome 20 new Australian citizens from 11 different countries. Read More

All Australians encouraged to reflect this Australia Day
26 January 2016
This Australia Day, more than 16,000 people from 154 different countries are set to become Australian citizens at almost 400 citizenship ceremonies nationwide. Read More
Australia's Local Hero 2016
25 January 2016
The Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Peter Dutton tonight congratulated Dr Catherine Keenan who was named Australia’s Local Hero at the 2016 Australian of the Year Awards.Read More
Preventing the scourge of ice on our streets
22 January 2016
This Coalition Government is committed to preventing the damage 'ice' causes in our communities, and this detection by the Australian Border Force (ABF), as part of Operation Serpia, shows that our hardline approach is getting results.Read More
Marles like his predecessors ruled by emotion not reality
13 January 2016
Labor has started the New Year with amnesia when it comes to their legacy of 50,000 people arriving on 800 boats. Read More
Work and holiday arrangements with the Slovak Republic and Slovenia commence
12 January 2016
Reciprocal work and holiday visa arrangements between Australia and the Slovak Republic and Australia and Slovenia have commenced this year. Read More

Expert review of the 457 temporary skilled migration income threshold
23 December 2015
Mr John Azarias has been appointed to undertake an evidence-based review of the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT).Read More
New recruits to help protect Australia's borders
18 December 2015
The first recruits to complete the training to become Australian Border Force (ABF) officers will be deployed to roles throughout New South Wales after celebrating their graduation in Sydney today.Read More
ABF marine base to be established in Darwin
17 December 2015
Australian Border Force (ABF) capability in the North will soon be strengthened with the establishment of a permanent marine base in Darwin.Read More
Patrol vessel boost in Torres Strait
11 December 2015
The Australian Border Force (ABF) will bolster its capabilities in Torres Strait and Far North Queensland (FNQ) with the stationing of a Bay Class vessel in FNQ to permanently patrol the region.Read More
NZ visa cancellation appeals
08 December 2015
No individual returned to New Zealand is denied the right to continue appeals processing already underway in relation to the cancellation of their visa.Read More
Visa reforms to attract innovative talent to Australia
07 December 2015
Innovators and entrepreneurs will be encouraged to bring their ideas to Australia with visa reforms to attract talented and highly educated people under the Coalition Government's National Innovation and Science Agenda.Read More
Parliament passes Citizenship law
04 December 2015
The Parliament last night passed the Australian Citizenship Amendment (Allegiance to Australia) Bill 2015 which updates and modernises a long standing provision of Australian law to reflect the new age of terrorism.Read More
New visa application centre up and running in Chengdu
04 December 2015
Travel to Australia from one of China’s fastest growth regions will be easier with the establishment of a new Australian Visa Application Centre (AVAC).Read More

Joint cross border patrol begins in Torres Strait
27 November 2015
Officers from the Australian Border Force (ABF) and Papua New Guinea (PNG) Government agencies have begun a one week joint cross border patrol in the Torres Strait.Read More
Citizenship bill
26 November 2015
Debate on the Australian Citizenship Amendment (Allegiance to Australia) Bill 2015 will resume next week.Read More
Paying for visa sponsorship outlawed
25 November 2015
The integrity of Australia's visa system was strengthened today following the passage of legislation prohibiting people from receiving payment in return for sponsoring temporary and permanent foreign workers.Read More
First ABF strike team tobacco seizure
25 November 2015
The Australian Border Force (ABF) tobacco strike team has struck its first major blow against the illicit tobacco trade – seizing 10.6 million illegal cigarettes and seven tonnes of tobacco molasses bound for Melbourne.Read More
Rise in counter-terror unit interventions
20 November 2015
There's been a significant increase in the number of interventions Counter-Terrorism Units (CTU) are making at Australia’s international airports in recent months. Read More
Australia to enhance visa arrangements for Indonesian visitors
19 November 2015
New visa measures will enhance tourism and business links between Australia and Indonesia.Read More
Government responds to report on the Australian Citizenship Amendment (Allegiance to Australia ) Bill 2015
10 November 2015
The Australian Government has responded to the recommendations of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and SecurityRead More

Visa changes to benefit northern economy
30 October 2015
Working Holiday Maker (WHM) visa holders who secure work in certain high demand industries in northern Australia will be able to remain with their employer for up to 12 months from November 21.Read More
Australia increasingly a destination of choice for international students
27 October 2015
Australia is welcoming unprecedented numbers of international students in 2015.Read More
PNG delivers on refugee settlement
23 October 2015
The Australian Government welcomes the announcement from the Government of Papua New Guinea that it will soon commence refugee settlement following approval by the National Executive Committee for the National Refugee Policy.Read More
First ABF marine recruits graduate
22 October 2015
Seventeen new marine officers today join the ranks of the Australian Border Force (ABF), the first group to graduate since the ABF replaced the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service.Read More
Government and Opposition reach agreement on support for China Australia Free Trade Deal
21 October 2015
The Government is pleased to confirm that support has been secured from the Opposition to ensure the passage through the Parliament of implementing legislation for the landmark China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA).Read More
Record drug seizures at the border
20 October 2015
Record quantities of major illicit drugs were detected and seized by the Australian Border Force over the past financial year.Read More
Misleading statements
17 October 2015
A woman was flown by charter flight from Nauru to Sydney for a pregnancy termination. Read More
Record illicit tobacco seizure leads to new strike team
16 October 2015
A dedicated Australian Border Force (ABF) strike team will target and disrupt serious organised crime syndicates smuggling illicit tobacco into Australia.Read More
Regional partnership enhanced
15 October 2015
The partnership between Australia and Cambodia on immigration issues was strengthened yesterday following a series of high-level meetings.Read More
Ten tonnes of tobacco seized in Melbourne
15 October 2015
An Australian law enforcement investigation has led to the seizure of almost 10 tonnes of tobacco products from a suspected organised tobacco smuggling syndicate in Melbourne's western suburbs. Read More
Australia and US enhance cooperation on Border Protection
14 October 2015
Australia and the United States will enhance cooperation on border protection through a new Joint Border Protection Initiative.Read More
Government will consider Labor's ChAFTA proposals
13 October 2015
The Government will in good faith consider the proposals put forward today by Labor with regard to the China Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) and will respond accordingly.Read More
Australia welcomes Nauru open centre
05 October 2015
The Australian Government welcomes the Government of Nauru’s announcement that Nauru Regional Processing Centre (RPC) is now an 'open centre' all the time. Read More
Illegal Arrival to be removed after High Court decision
02 October 2015
The High Court this afternoon has dismissed an application for an injunction to prevent the removal of Mr Troy Newman-Mariotti from Australia.Read More
Australian Border Force detains 20 Illegal workers in Northern Territory
01 October 2015
The Australian Border Force (ABF) supported by Northern Territory Police has detained 20 people working illegally in the local agricultural industry.Read More
Stronger links mean stronger borders
01 October 2015
Australia's maritime co-operation with Indonesia has been enhanced by high-level meetings in Canberra this week.Read More

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. Read More
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

Labor boat policy unravelling
24 August 2015
Bill Shorten’s latest ‘new’ policy on illegal boat arrivals – that Labor will now turn-back the boats – is already unravelling.Read More
Academic partnership to give our region greater maritime security
19 August 2015
Maritime border security in our region will be greatly enhanced with the signing today of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Department of Immigration and Border Protection and the University of Wollongong.Read More
Multi-million dollar mobile technology boost in drug war
16 August 2015
Sophisticated and world-class technologies have been installed in eight new Mobile Examination Vehicles (MEVs) that have entered the service of Australia Border Force (ABF) in the national fight against drugs and other illegal activities.Read More
Extradition of alleged people smuggler - a win against the evil trade
13 August 2015
Australia has taken another step in the successful fight against people smuggling today with the extradition of an alleged people-smuggler from Indonesia to Australia.Read More
New powers to strengthen border identity checks
13 August 2015
The Australian Government took another step today to increase the integrity of Australia’s borders, with legislation passed to strengthen our ability to check the identity of travellers through the biometric programme. Read More
Illegal fishing operation fined over $2 million
06 August 2015
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OSB marks milestone - year with no boats
06 August 2015
Operation Sovereign Borders (OSB) has effectively rebuffed people smugglers with the month of July marking one year without a successful people smuggling venture to Australia.Read More

Commending the success of Australia's Cape Class vessels
31 July 2015
Today the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Peter Dutton visited the Australian Border Force Cutter Cape Wessel in Fremantle to commend the success of Australian Border Force’s Marine Unit.Read More
Labor readying for another boat invasion
28 July 2015
If Bill Shorten is going to stop the boats why is Richard Marles preparing for new illegal maritime arrivals. Read More
Readying for Townsville's International Airport
24 July 2015
Joint media release - The Hon Peter Dutton MP, Minister for Immigration and Border Protection and Ewen Jones MP, Federal Member for HerbertRead More
Industry tip-offs lead to major illicit goods seizures
22 July 2015
Tip-offs from industry helped stem the flow of drugs, weapons and other prohibited goods into Australia through 2014-15.Read More
Almost seven tonnes of drugs kept off our streets
16 July 2015
Almost seven tonnes of major illicit drugs and precursor chemicals have been prevented from reaching Australia’s streets in the first ten months of the last financial year.Read More
Australian Border Force detains 12 in Bundaberg
08 July 2015
Twelve people working illegally in the horticultural industry in Bundaberg have been detained by officers of the Australian Border Force.Read More
Inaccurate media statements on ABF Act
01 July 2015
Reports in the media today that the Australian Border Force (ABF) Act will inhibit people from speaking out about conditions in immigration detention or immigration processing centres are incorrect.Read More
A new era in border protection
01 July 2015
Today is a significant day in the history of Australia’s border protection, with the official launch of the Australian Border Force (ABF), the new operational arm of the Department of Immigration and Border Protection.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

17 illegal workers detained in Woody Point Brisbane
29 April 2015
Joint media release - The Hon Peter Dutton MP, Minister for Immigration and Border Protection and Luke Howarth MP, Federal Member for Petrie Read More
Strengthening Australia's relationship with IOM
28 April 2015
A new Strategic Partnership Framework (SPF) with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) will further strengthen Australia’s important relationship with the organisation. Read More
Maritime enforcement activity closes the net on transnational crime
24 April 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
New security measures at international airports
23 April 2015
The Australian Government today announced the roll out of new SmartGates to provide stronger security measures at Australia’s international airports. Read More
Chris Bowen – Labor’s Sergeant Schultz
13 April 2015
Sorry to mention the boats Chris – but your Sergeant Schultz defence of ‘not knowing anything’ about the 800 boats and 50,000 people that poured into Australia under your Government highlights Labor’s total inabilityRead 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

Operation Sovereign Borders delivers six months without a successful people smuggling venture
28 January 2015
Another six months has passed without a successful people smuggling venture to Australia.Read More
Remembering the value of citizenship on Australia Day
25 January 2015
Australians are being encouraged to support annual Australia Day citizenship ceremonies around the country.Read More
Two criminals removed from Queensland
24 January 2015
Two men, one with alleged connections to an outlaw motorcycle gang in New Zealand, have been successfully removed from Australia this week, the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Peter Dutton said.Read More
Shorten must state position as Labor divides on border protection
22 January 2015
Media reports suggest that Labor members want to again undo successful border protection policies and go back to the days of the Rudd-Gillard-Rudd governments and open the borders to people smugglersRead More
Time for Mr Shorten to decide on boats
20 January 2015
Labor and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten must inform Australians of their position on illegal boat arrivals to Australia, Immigration Minister Peter Dutton said today.Read More
Ongoing unrest at the Manus Regional Processing Centre
19 January 2015
A number of transferees have regrettably engaged in aggressive behaviour over the weekend at the Manus Regional Processing Centre and that protest action is ongoing.Read More
Media reports regarding the Manus Regional Processing Centre
17 January 2015
The Government is advised that the majority of transferees last night were calm and co-operating with staff.Read More
Unwavering commitment to regional processing in PNG
16 January 2015
There has been significant reporting in the media on events at the Manus Regional Processing Centre (RPC). Let me start by saying I am disturbed by the reports coming out of the centre, including non-compliant behaviour and self-harm.Read More

Outlaw bikie removed from Australia
31 December 2014
An Albanian man, with strong connections to bikie groups in Adelaide, has been successfully removed from Australia, the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Peter Dutton announced today.Read More
Enhanced border protection arrangements
30 December 2014
The Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Peter Dutton today affirmed the Government's ongoing commitment to enhanced border protection arrangements; arrangements that will ensure a safer and more prosperous Australia.Read More

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