Regulator function
Immigration and Humanitarian Programs
- Administer, monitor and promote compliance with Australia’s Migration Program, to serve Australia’s national interests and complement the skills and capabilities of Australian workers.
- Administer, monitor and promote compliance on immigration rules and requirements, and processes, including through the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA), and provide related policy advice on the provision of immigration assistance by registered migration agents.
- Administer, monitor and promote compliance with visa conditions, ensure integrity of the Migration Program, and provide assurance to ensure timely and accurate progression of status resolution outcomes for non-citizens.
- Administer, monitor and promote compliance with integration processes and supports to drive the improvement of settlement and integration outcomes for refugees and humanitarian entrants.
- Monitor and promote compliance with immigration regulations through client service delivery channels, to ensure clients and sponsors are aware of their responsibilities and obligations, and able to access clear and consistent information.
National Security and Resilience
- Administer and monitor legislation that collectively safeguards and responds to risks around Australia’s critical infrastructure including aviation and maritime transport security, offshore facility security, national health security and telecommunications security and promote compliance with regulatory schemes by working openly and collaboratively with industry partners.
Social Cohesion and Citizenship
- Administer, monitor and promote compliance with citizenship processing and ceremonies, and provide guidance to citizenship processing officers when making decisions under relevant legislation.
- Monitor and promote compliance with immigration and citizenship regulations in the respective regions.
