The Department of Home Affairs plans to initiate big changes to immigration policy following reports that foreigners were abusing the retirement visa to get long-stays granted. Reports claim that some foreigners on retirement visas are as young as 25 and many do end up taking up employment. | Newsroom ZA

The Department of Home Affairs is extending its operating hours for all services from 10 to 20 December 2024. Offices will be open for an extra two hours until 18:00 for that time period. #TeamHomeAffairs #DHAServiceDelivery | Department of Home Affairs

Have you checked out the Department of Home Affairs website today? If so, you would have noticed there’s a fresh, new look! Informed by user research, the new design aims to enhance the overall experience for website users and improve accessibility. As we continually work to improve our website, we welcome your feedback on the new design. To share your feedback, please visit www.homeaffairs.gov.au. | Australian Department of Home Affairs

It’s been one year since we formally integrated with the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service. Together, we are proud to serve as Australia’s trusted gateway to the world, and the world’s gateway to Australia. Take a look at what we’ve been up to this year across Australia and around the world. | Australian Department of Home Affairs