Greater Transparency For Refugee And Migration Tribunals
17th February 2009 -
Views: 1191
The Refugee Review Tribunal (RRT) will publish its country of origin research to provide greater transparency in its decision making, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans, said today.
Malu Sara Tragedy: Diac Acts On Coroner's Findings
12th February 2009 -
Views: 1203
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) will closely and carefully study, and respond to, the findings handed down today by the Queensland State Coroner, into the loss more than three years ago of five people on board the immigration vessel, the Malu Sara .
Immigration Health Services Contract Finalised
23rd January 2009 -
Views: 1172
The negotiated contract will ensure people in community or facilities-based immigration detention receive health care that is fair and reasonable, commensurate with Australia’s international obligations and comparable with that available to the broader Australian community.
New Appointments To Migration And Refugee Review Tribunals
5th December 2008 -
Views: 1450
The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans, today announced the appointment of five Senior Members to the Migration Review Tribunal (MRT) and the Refugee Review Tribunal (RRT).
Australia And Malaysia Strengthen Immigration Cooperation
7th August 2008 -
Views: 1198
The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans, said today that Australia would continue to work together with Malaysia and other regional partners, to strengthen their borders against people-smuggling, human trafficking, terrorism and other forms of trans-national crime.