Legislation and Policy
On this page
The links to information on this page will help you keep up-to-date with migration and citizenship law and policy.
Legislation and regulations
A list of migration and citizenship laws and related information is on the Legislation and Regulations page on the department's website. This includes:
- information and updates on legislation changes
- notices published in the Government Gazette
- information about judicial review and policy developments
See: Legislation and Regulations
LEGENDcom
LEGENDcom is an electronic database of core migration and citizenship legislation and policy documents. Many agents already access LEGENDcom as part of their professional library.
Visit the LEGENDcom web page to:
- find out what LEGENDcom provides
- view a sample of LEGENDcom
- find out how to subscribe to this service
See: LEGENDcom
For subscribers who already use LEGENDcom:
See: Logon to LEGENDcom
Legislation databases
A range of external databases can be used to find and view legislation relating to migration and citizenship.
See:
ComLaw/FRILI
SCALEplus
Australian Law Online
Worker protection legislation
A list of Legislative Instruments relating to Worker Protection and information on the September 2009 Subclass 457 Worker Protection changes is available.
See:
Legislative Instruments (Migration Regulations) - Worker Protection
Subclass 457 - Worker Protection Legislation and Policy Documents Updates
Questions about migration law and policy
If you have a question about a particular part of migration law or policy, you may find help in Frequently Asked Questions for Agents. Migration agents are also encouraged to consult with their colleagues about policy issues.
See: Agents resources