Freedom of Information and Privacy

Privacy and Freedom of Information Enquiries

You should contact your nearest departmental office first if you wish to obtain access to information on your file. You may be asked to complete an application form for access to the information or documents.
See:
Australian Offices
Immigration Offices Outside Australia

The department currently processes Freedom of Information (FOI) requests in Melbourne and Sydney.

Residents of Victoria, Western Australia, Tasmania, South Australia or the Northern Territory send your FOI request to:

Postal address
Parliamentary and Public Access
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
GPO Box 241
Melbourne Vic. 3001
Telephone
131 881
Fax
(03) 9235 3384
Email
melbourne.foi.dima@immi.gov.au

Residents of New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory or from outside Australia send your FOI request to:

Postal address
FOI & Privacy Section
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
GPO Box 9984
Sydney NSW 2001
Telephone
131 881
Fax
(02) 8861 4444
Email
foi.nsw@immi.gov.au