Chris Evans establishes new immigration advisory council.
Chris Evans, the Australian Minister for Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has announced the launch of a new Council for Immigration Services and Status Resolution today.
The advisory council established by the Australian immigration department is there to help speed up the process by which immigrants and refugees statuses are established. They will also help Australian immigration officials to process Australian visas quicker and more effectively.
The council will also provide independent advice on government measures related to immigration policy initiatives.
The new council will take over from the Detention Advisory Group and will be meeting on the 21st October to identify priority issues that need addressing over the next two years.
Chris Evans stated: “the government’s focus is on resolving the immigration status of people quickly and fairly while ensuring they are treated humanely and with dignity and respect.�
“The council will provide independent advice on policies, services and programs to achieve timely, fair and effective resolution of immigration status for people seeking asylum or other migration outcomes in Australia.�
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