Standard Operating Procedure: A Guide To Interpreting M5 Match Results - 5 March 2025 ​

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This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) guides Department of Home Affairs staff in interpreting biometric match results from the Migration Five (M5) data-sharing consortium comprising Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada. The M5 arrangement enables member countries to exchange fingerprint data against their respective immigration databases to detect fraudulent travelers while facilitating legitimate travel. The SOP provides detailed guidance to decision-makers and the Biometrics Resolution Section on interpreting M5 match codes and results displayed in the Client Search Portal, establishing consistent protocols for identity assessments based on biometric matches. The document references the Five Country Conference High Value Data Sharing Protocol and bilateral Memoranda of Understanding between Home Affairs and each partner nation, establishing the legal framework for information exchange aligned with immigration system integrity and security objectives.