The Current Inter-Agency Arrangement Between DFAT And The Department Of Home Affairs Governing The Use Of DFAT-Employed Locally Engaged Staff To Perform Home Affairs Visa-Related Functions At…

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DFAT released a Head Arrangement agreement effective 1 July 2022 governing inter-agency service delivery between DFAT and Home Affairs at Australian overseas posts. The arrangement, initially running until 30 June 2027 with potential three-year extension, establishes guiding principles for DFAT to provide management, security, and ICT services supporting Home Affairs' overseas operations, including visa-related functions performed by DFAT-employed locally engaged staff. The document outlines participant obligations regarding confidentiality, privacy compliance under the Privacy Act 1988, service delivery standards through Services Catalogues, cost recovery mechanisms, dispute resolution procedures, and governance arrangements. Specific service descriptions and financial details appear in referenced attachments and supporting catalogues.