This report was prepared in response to the investigation of a complaint made by an individual about his experience with the Department of Home Affairs in relation to their visa. The investigation found that an unlawful decision was made by an automated process. The report notes the wider lessons for the Australian Public Service.

Drawing on interviews with seven new permanent residents of Australia who had first sought asylum in Australia more than a decade ago, this report explores the policy shift impacts of being allowed to apply for a permanent visa – the Resolution of Status visa – and provides insights into the experience of receiving this status.

This report provides information on Australian labour market conditions for people interested in working in Australia on a temporary or permanent basis and organisations providing services to migrants and visa applicants. The report notes that while the Australian labour market continues to perform well, there are ongoing signs of an easing of labour market conditions.

This paper investigates the impacts of recent legislation designed to reduce 'visa hopping' in Australia by reducing onshore applications from existing visa holders. The paper forecasts the impact on Australia's skilled labour market by analysing demographic data, finding that the reform will predominately impact low-skilled migrants from low-income countries.

This report seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of the main facets of the migration system and to make recommendations in-line with the evidence gathered over the course of the inquiry that complement the Government’s reform agenda. It makes 73 recommendations, covering much of the operations and functions of the migration system and the wider...