The Department of Home Affairs provides an online reporting mechanism (Border Watch) through which members of the public and practitioners can report suspicious or potentially unlawful activity relating to immigration, visa, customs, trade or maritime matters.
When submitting a report in relation to immigration or visa concerns, the form offers a range of category options including unlawful immigration assistance or scam agents, criminal or character concerns, domestic and family violence, employer or sponsor breaches, visa overstayers and vulnerable visa holders.
Practitioners should note that where an individual or business is providing immigration assistance or advice without being a registered migration agent or Australian legal practitioner, Border Watch is the appropriate channel through which to report the matter to the Australian Border Force (ABF).
Reports may be submitted anonymously. The ABF will assess and investigate information received; however, those submitting a report should be aware that feedback on the outcome of any investigation is unlikely to be provided.
Click here: Border Watch Online Report
