Management Of Irregular Maritime Arrivals (offshore Entry Persons) ​

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The document outlines the Department of Home Affairs' management protocols for Irregular Maritime Arrivals designated as Offshore Entry Persons (OEPs), distinguishing between pre and post-23 March 2012 cohorts. For the pre-23 March cohort, the Minister exercises section 195A powers to grant Temporary Safe Haven Visas (subclass 449) valid for 7 days, followed by Bridging Visa E (BVE 050) grants with specified cease dates and imposed conditions (8401 and 8506). The process restricts OEPs under section 91K from lodging visa applications unless the Minister lifts this bar to allow protection visa applications. Successful protection obligation determinations result in protection visa grants; unsuccessful applicants may pursue merits or judicial review. If BVE 050 ceases without successful review outcomes, OEPs become unlawful and face detention and removal,