Departmental Policy And Operational Documents Relating To Removals From Australia Part 1 Part 2 ​

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This Department of Home Affairs procedural instruction (BC-7202, approved 24 July 2025) establishes comprehensive operational frameworks for removal of individuals from Australia. The document covers legislative bases for removal and deportation under the Migration Act, including distinctions between voluntary unescorted, involuntary unescorted, voluntary escorted, and involuntary escorted removal categories. It details removee groups encompassing onshore compliance removals, unauthorised maritime arrivals, illegal foreign fishers, and accompanying family members. The instruction outlines delegations and authorisations for removal operations, training requirements including Operational Readiness Assessments, and service delivery principles emphasizing fair treatment and dignity during removal processes. Key administrative systems referenced include the Compliance, Case Management and Detention portal (CCMD) and the Cancellations portal (CANX). The framework addresses legal review mechanisms including merits review, judicial review, and ministerial intervention protocols,