Migrants
Report
Review of the migration system: final report
In September 2022, the Federal Home Affairs Minister, Clare O'Neil, announced three eminent persons would lead a comprehensive review of Australia's migration system to ensure it better meets existing challenges and sets a clear direction for the coming decades. This report sets out the findings from the review.
Strategy
A migration system for a more prosperous and secure Australia
The Australian Government has released for discussion this outline of their migration strategy. The document, informed by the Migration Review and stakeholder consultation, articulates the proposed policy shifts needed to reform the nation's migration system.
Briefing paper
Jumping through hoops: barriers to basic rights and opportunities for newcomers to Australia
This policy brief highlights policy solutions to improve access to basic rights and opportunities for newcomers to Australia, including income support, vital services like settlement support and housing assistance, and pathways to citizenship.
Report
Management of migration to Australia — Family Migration Program
The objective of this audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Home Affairs' management of family-related visas.
Position paper
Breaking the silence: a proposal for whistleblower protections to enable migrant workers to address exploitation
Led by the Migrant Justice Institute and the Human Rights Law Centre, this document urges the Australian government to establish whistleblower protections that would enable migrant workers to report exploitation without risking their visa.