New Australian immigration advisory body established
October 09 2009 by Liam Clifford
The Australia immigration minister Chris Evans announces plans to speed up visa applications.
A new advisory service has been established by the Australian immigration department rnto help establish people's immigration status as quickly as possible.
The Council of Immigration Services and Status Resolution was revealed today by Chris Evans, the Australian immigration minister. The council is set to provide guidance and advice on the rollout of the Community Status Resolution Service.
The council is being set up to take over responsibility from the Detention Advisory Group and
will meet initially on 21 October to decide the rnmajor issues that will be dealt with immediately.
Evans stated that the council will help Australian immigration officials to process Australian visa applications quickly. He said, “the council will provide independent advice on policies, services and programmes to achieve timely, fair and effective resolution of immigration status for people seeking asylum or other migration outcomes in Australia."
He added, “the government's focus is on resolving the immigration status of people quickly and fairly while ensuring they are treated humanely and with dignity and respect.”
The provision of a quick decision on applications to live in Australia is essential for the reputation of the country as a great place to emigrate to.
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