Movement Alert List (MAL)
The Movement Alert List (MAL) is the department's primary tool for protecting the country from those people who may pose a serious threat to the Australian community.
MAL is a computer database of details on people and travel documents of immigration concern to Australia which is used to screen possible visa issues.
Automatic border protection systems, such as MAL, are supplemented through a range of offshore compliance operations.
Further information
See: Fact Sheet 77 The Movement Alert List