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Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Issues permits, passports and controls entry.
What this authority does
The department administers residence and work permits under the Immigration Act, applying a localisation policy that requires employers to justify hiring non-citizens for reserved roles.
Services for the public
- Work permits
- Residence permits
- Passports
- Citizenship
Before you contact this authority
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