Privacy and Freedom of Information Enquiries

You should contact your nearest departmental office first if you wish to obtain access to information on your file. You may be asked to complete an application form for access to the information or documents.
See:
Australian Offices
Immigration Offices Outside Australia

The department currently processes Freedom of Information (FOI) requests in Melbourne and Sydney.

Residents of Victoria, Western Australia, Tasmania, South Australia or the Northern Territory send your FOI request to:

Postal address

Parliamentary and Public Access
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
GPO Box 241
Melbourne Vic. 3001

Telephone

131 881

Fax

(03) 9235 3384

Email

melbourne.foi.dima@immi.gov.au

Residents of New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory or from outside Australia send your FOI request to:

Postal address

FOI & Privacy Section
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
GPO Box 9984
Sydney NSW 2001

Telephone

131 881

Fax

(02) 8861 4444

Email

foi.nsw@immi.gov.au