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Managing Australia's Borders

Location of Operational Facilities

Brisbane Immigration Transit Accommodation

Located in near the airport in Brisbane, this facility was opened in November 2007.

Christmas Island Immigration Detention Centre

Located offshore, these facilities provide accommodation for irregular maritime arrivals.

Maribyrnong Immigration Detention Centre

Located in suburban Melbourne, Victoria, this facility has been operational since 1983.

Melbourne Immigration Transit Accomodation

Located in suburban Melbourne, this facility was opened in June 2008.

Northern Immigration Detention Centre

Located near Darwin in the Northern Territory, this upgraded facility primarily accommodates illegal foreign fishers.

Perth Immigration Detention Centre

Located near the airport in Perth, Western Australia, this facility provides accommodation primarily for people in breach of border security and visa compliance requirements.

Perth Immigration Residential Housing

Located in suburban Perth, this facility provides alternative accommodation in a residential setting.

Sydney Immigration Residential Housing

Located next to Villawood IDC, this centre provides alternative accommodation in a residential setting.

Villawood Immigration Detention Centre

Located in suburban Sydney, New South Wales, this facility provides accommodation primarily for people in breach of border security and visa compliance requirements.