The Immigration Detention Advisory Group (IDAG)
In February 2001, the Immigration Detention Advisory Group (IDAG) was established to provide advice to the Minister on the appropriateness and adequacy of services, accommodation and amenities at the immigration detention centres.
The IDAG met for the first time on 5 April 2001. Since its formation, members either individually or collectively visit all immigration detention centres and several alternative places of detention.
In 2006, the Minister revised the IDAG Terms of Reference to better reflect the broader role of the IDAG within the immigration detention reform agenda. The revision acknowledges the IDAG's significant contributions to the immigration detention program consultative process and the development of key immigration detention program strategies.
See: Purpose and Operations of the IDAG
Members
The IDAG consists of prominent and respected Australians selected for their expertise and demonstrated commitment to immigration and humanitarian issues.
See: The IDAG Members
Contact
To contact the IDAG write to:
The IDAG Secretariat
PO Box 884
Belconnen ACT 2616