A Migration System for Australia’s Future – Public Submissions

On 2 September 2022, the Minister for Home Affairs, the Hon. Clare O’Neil MP, announced a comprehensive review of Australia’s migration system to ensure it better meets existing challenges and sets a clear direction for the coming decades.

On 7 September 2022, the Minister appointed three eminent persons to guide a review of Australia’s migration system. This review will inform a Strategy: A Migration System for Australia’s Future (the Strategy).

On 15 November 2022, public submissions were opened on the Department of Home Affairs website, and a Discussion Paper was published to inform submissions. Submissions will close on 15 December 2022. Submissions can be lodged on A Migration System for Australia’s Future – Public Submissions.

Targeted consultations with stakeholders are anticipated to take place in late January - early February 2023 to test and refine ideas for reform.

For further information, see: A Migration System for Australia’s Future (homeaffairs.gov.au).