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Migration (Arrival Control) Determination 2026

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Published March 25th, 2026
Detected March 25th, 2026
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Summary

The Australian Department of Home Affairs has issued the Migration (Arrival Control) Determination 2026, effective March 25, 2026. This determination, made under the Migration Act 1958, outlines classes of non-citizens to whom section 84E of the Act applies, establishing controls on arrivals.

What changed

The Migration (Arrival Control) Determination 2026, issued by Australia's Department of Home Affairs, establishes specific controls on the arrival of certain classes of non-citizens. This legislative instrument, authorized by the Migration Act 1958, details the conditions under which arrival controls will be enforced, with an effective date of March 25, 2026. It defines the period for which the determination is in force and specifies the classes of non-citizens subject to section 84E of the Act.

Compliance officers in organizations dealing with immigration or border management in Australia must familiarize themselves with the specific classes of non-citizens affected by this determination. The primary action required is to understand and implement the arrival control measures as outlined in the determination, ensuring adherence to section 84E of the Migration Act 1958 by the effective date of March 25, 2026. Failure to comply may result in penalties under the Migration Act.

What to do next

  1. Review the Migration (Arrival Control) Determination 2026 to identify affected classes of non-citizens.
  2. Ensure compliance with section 84E of the Migration Act 1958 by March 25, 2026.
  3. Update internal procedures related to the arrival of non-citizens as necessary.

Penalties

Penalties may apply under the Migration Act 1958 for non-compliance.

Source document (simplified)

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Migration (Arrival Control) Determination 2026

In force Administered by
- Department of Home Affairs
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View document Legislative instrument Explanatory statement Filter active Table of contents
- 1 Name
- 2 Commencement
- 3 Authority
- 4 Definitions
- 5 Period for which arrival control determination is in force
- 6 Class of non-citizens to whom section 84E of the Act applies

Named provisions

Name Commencement Authority Definitions Period for which arrival control determination is in force Class of non-citizens to whom section 84E of the Act applies

Classification

Agency
GP
Published
March 25th, 2026
Compliance deadline
March 25th, 2026 (11 days ago)
Instrument
Rule
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Substantive
Document ID
F2026L00372

Who this affects

Applies to
Immigration detainees
Industry sector
9211 Government & Public Administration
Activity scope
Border Control Immigration Compliance
Threshold
Applies to specific classes of non-citizens as defined in the determination.
Geographic scope
Australia AU

Taxonomy

Primary area
Immigration
Operational domain
Compliance
Topics
Border Control National Security

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