Visas, immigration and citizenship

 Find out about Australian visas, immigration and citizenship

Travel and crossing the border

 Find out what you need to know about entering and leaving Australia

Import, export and buying online

 Find out how to get your goods into or out of Australia

National security

 Discover how you can support our efforts to keep Australia safe

Criminal justice

 Learn how we work together to stop serious and organised crime in Australia

Transport security

 Find out how we help Australian businesses and people trade and travel safely

Multicultural affairs

 Cultural diversity continues to be one of our greatest strengths. Learn how we continue to sustain our national unity

Emergency management

 See how we coordinate efforts to respond to and recover from disasters and emergencies

Cyber security

 Find out how we are working to protect Australian digital networks from global cyber threats

News

See all
news image 18 August 2018 Applications for the Fostering Integration Grants Program are now open The article will provide an overview of the Fostering Integration Grants Program, which opens on 18 September, and where to find further information.
news image 29 August 2018 Five Country Ministerial 2018 Official Communiqué The Homeland Security, Public Safety, Immigration Ministers and Attorneys-General of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States have met on the Gold Coast for the 2018 Five Country Ministerial and Quintet to discuss collaboration on complex national security challenges.
news image 20 July 2018 Provide your feedback on our new test site We're trialling a new version of the immigration and citizenship sections of the Home Affairs website, which aims to make information easy to find and understand. We encourage you to explore the site and tell us what you think using the 'in-page feedback' links.
news image 13 July 2018 Blueprint for Home Affairs now Available The Blueprint for Home Affairs has been developed in consultation with staff across the Portfolio to provide a clear vision of our purpose and work.
news image 13 July 2018 Critical Infrastructure Centre legislation On 11 July 2018, the Security of Critical Infrastructure 2018 Act commenced, placing notification requirements on critical infrastructure owners and operators in the electricity, water, gas and ports sectors.
news image 18 June 2018 Changes to lodgement methods for Family Stream visa applications On 1 July 2018 there will be changes to how and where to lodge certain Family Stream visa applications
news image 13 June 2018 Refugee Week 2018 Refugee Week is an opportunity to recognise Australia’s Humanitarian Program and the contributions that humanitarian entrants make to Australia. This year Refugee Week is celebrated from 17 to 23 June
news image 8 June 2018 Changes to visa lodgement methods for the Working Holiday Maker visa program From 1 July 2018, there will be changes to the way Work and Holiday visa applications are lodged
news image 14 May 2018 New ABF Commissioner sworn in Michael Outram APM was sworn in as the Australian Border Force (ABF) Commissioner by The Hon Peter Dutton MP

Our other websites

Disaster Assist

Find out how we assist Australians affected by natural disasters in Australia and overseas

Disasterassist.gov.au

Triplezero.gov.au

Learn how to contact emergency services in Australia - police, fire and ambulance services

Triplezero.gov.au

Harmony Day

Celebrate Australia’s cultural diversity, through inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians

Harmony.gov.au

Document verification service (DVS)

National online system allowing organisations to compare a customer's identifying information with a government record

Dvs.gov.au

Living Safe Together

Find out how we build resilient communities and take action against violent extremism

Livingsafetogether.gov.au

National Security

Information about national security and counter terrorism policy

Nationalsecurity.gov.au

Organisational resilience

Discover how your business can adapt and grow its organisational resilience capability

Organisationalresilience.gov.au

Trusted Information Sharing Network

Find out more about the network

Tisn.gov.au