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How to become an Australian citizen, as well as information on special events and resources.

Encouraging compliance, preventing illegal migration, and managing detention facilities.

Information services for agencies and organisations who work with the department.

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Caretaker period leading up to the Federal election
On 17 July 2010, the Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon Julia Gillard MP, announced that a federal election would be conducted on 21 August 2010 and as such the Australian Government has assumed a caretaker role. Guidance on caretaker conventions is available from Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet website.
See: Guidelines and Procedures

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