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Cyber Security Legislative Package – Consultation on Subordinate Legislation
The Department invites submissions to inform the required subordinate legislation across both the Cyber Security Act and Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI Act).
Review of Regional Migration Settings Discussion Paper
The Australian Government has released the discussion paper on the Review of the Regional Migration Settings for public consultation.
Australia's Humanitarian Program 2024-25
See the discussion paper on Australia’s 2024-25 Humanitarian Program.
Review of the points test discussion paper
The Australian Government has released the discussion paper on the review of the points test for public consultation.
Cyber security legislative reforms
The department seeks the views of the Australian public on legislative options to address gaps in current laws and amendments to the
Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018
(SOCI Act).
Australia’s 2024–25 permanent Migration Program
The Department invites public submissions to inform the planning of Australia’s permanent Migration Program for 2024–25. View the discussion paper and have your say.
Review of the Migration Health Requirement and Australia's visa Significant Cost Threshold (SCT)
The Department seeks the views of the Australian public on proposed changes to the Significant Cost Threshold.
Alternative Commonwealth Capabilities for Crisis Response Discussion Paper
On 9 August 2023, Minister for Emergency Management, Senator the Hon. Murray Watt, announced the release of the discussion paper Alternative Commonwealth Capabilities for Crisis Response. Have your say now.
Australia's Humanitarian Program 2023-24
See the discussion paper on Australia’s 2023-24 Humanitarian program.
2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy Discussion
Paper
On 8 December 2022, the Minister for Cyber Security, the Hon. Clare O’Neil MP, announced the development of the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy. View the Discussion Paper and have your say.
Implementing a single issuing body for aviation and maritime security identification cards (ASICs and MSICs)
The Department of Home Affairs invites industry stakeholders and interested parties to comment on its Discussion Paper, which sets out its position for implementing a single issuing body for the action and maritime security identification card (ASIC and MSIC) schemes.
Request for expression of interest for selection of English language tests for Australian visas
The Department of Home Affairs is inviting Respondents to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to be considered for the selection of English language tests for Australian visas (HOMEAFFAIRS/ELT01/22REOI).
Australia's Humanitarian Program 2022-23
See the discussion paper on Australia’s 2022-23 Humanitarian program.
Tablet press and encapsulator import control
The Australian Border Force has developed a discussion paper ‘Tablet Press and Encapsulator Import Control Review 2022’ for response.
Next Steps to improve Australia’s settlement and integration of refugees
The Department has recently released a discussion paper ‘Next steps to improve Australia’s settlement and integration of refugees’ for community response.
Data Security
We will soon release a discussion paper for consultation on the development of the National Data Security Action Plan. Once released, the discussion paper will be available on this webpage, with a link to make a submission.
Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure Protection) Bill 2022
On 10 February 2022, the Minster for Home Affairs introduced the Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure Protection) Bill 2022 (the SLACIP Bill) to Parliament.
Exposure Draft Transport Security Amendment (Critical Infrastructure) Bill 2022
The Department is proposing a number of legislative reforms to the Aviation Transport Security Act 2004 (ATSA) and the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003 (MTOFSA).
Exposure Draft Migration Amendment (Protecting Migrant Workers) Bill 2021
The Department sought views on the proposed changes to the Migration Act 1958 that will enhance protections for temporary migrant workers.
Exposure Draft Customs Amendment (Controlled Trials) Bill 2021
The Department invites public submissions from interested parties on the Exposure Draft of the Controlled Trials Bill.
Strengthening Australia’s cyber security regulations and incentives
On 13 July 2021, the Australian Government opened consultation on options for regulatory reforms and voluntary incentives to strengthen the cyber security of Australia’s digital economy
Migration Agents Instruments Review
We are seeking your views on reform proposals for strengthening the legislative framework governing Australia’s migration advice industry, to better protect consumers and support the integrity of the Australian migration program, while considering the regulatory impacts to the sector.
Critical Technology Supply Chain Principles
We are now seeking your views on the Critical Technology Supply Chain Principles.
Protecting Critical Infrastructure and Systems of National Significance
The Australian Government is committed to protecting the essential services all Australians rely on by uplifting the security and resilience of critical infrastructure. We are now seeking your views on the details of Government’s agreed reforms, through the Protecting Critical Infrastructure and Systems of National Significance Consultation Paper.
Creating a world class migration advice industry
The Department have released a discussion paper as part of the review of migration agents legislative instruments. We are seeking stakeholder views on the scope for industry reform.
Business Innovation and Investment Program: Getting a better deal for Australia
We are undertaking a consultation process as part of a review of business and investment visas with the aim of maximising returns to Australia’s economy from these visas.
Voluntary Code of Practice – A call for views
We are asking for your views on the Australian Government’s proposed Code of Practice: Securing the Internet of Things for Consumers.
Australia’s 2020 Cyber Security Strategy
The Australian Government is developing our nation’s next Cyber Security Strategy as part of its commitment to protecting Australians from cyber threat
Australia’s Humanitarian Program 2019-20
See the discussion paper on Australia's 2019-20 Humanitarian Program
Introducing a temporary visa for parents
On Friday 5 May 2017, the Government announced the introduction of the new temporary sponsored parent visa
Review of customs licensing regimes
See information about the review of customs licensing regimes
Review of national arrangements for the protection and management of identity information
The Department of Home Affairs has commissioned a Review of National Arrangements for the Protection and Management of Identity Information.
Review of the Skilled Migration and Temporary Activity visa program discussion paper
See the discussion paper on the Skilled Migration and Temporary Activity visa programs.
Strengthening the test for Australian Citizenship
The Australian Citizenship Legislation Amendment Bill 2017 was introduced into Parliament on 15 June 2017.
Tablet press import control
The Department of Home Affairs has developed a discussion paper on the import control
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