MS23-002442 - Protection Visa Legal Assistance Grant Opportunity Guidelines Approval, Signed On 8 January 2024 ​

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The Department of Home Affairs sought ministerial approval on 8 January 2024 to publish guidelines for the Protection (subclass 866) Visa Legal Assistance Grant Program. The $12.3 million grant initiative, part of a $160 million October 2023 protection visa reform package, provides specialist legal assistance at the primary visa processing stage, including prospects advice and alternative visa options guidance. The closed non-competitive grant process invites specific applicants to apply. The Department of Home Affairs' Humanitarian and Child Wellbeing Policy and Capability Branch holds delegation authority under Section 32B of the Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Act 1997 to approve funding commitments. Guidelines were developed collaboratively with the Department of Social Services' Community Grants Hub and cleared by the Department of Finance and Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet with low risk rating. The scheme coordinates with the Attorney General's Department, which separately funds legal assistance for