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Budget Paper 2
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Consequent upon the passage of the Migration Legislation Amendment Act No. 1 1998, the Government will implement changes in the migration and refugee review system to improve the efficiency, credibility and accountability of immigration decision-making.
This measure will fund the provision of formal written judgements to applicants, in a form that they can understand, except where the judgement is delivered on the spot or where the applicant is in detention.
The Migration Review Tribunal and the Refugee Review Tribunal will be prescribed under the Financial Management Accountability (FMA) Act 1997 to ensure that they have full accountability and responsibility for their financial management.
In addition, the measure will provide for a limited extension of the Asylum Seeker Assistance Scheme at the review stage of processing for certain cases in dire need. The scheme is administered by the Red Cross under contract with the Department.
See also the related revenue measure under the Immigration and Multicultural Affairs portfolio titled Review package – enhancement of portfolio review tribunals and extension of Asylum Seekers Assistance scheme.
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The Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs will deliver savings to the Government as the result of efficiencies negotiated under a purchasing agreement with the Department of Finance and Administration. These efficiencies will ensure the quality of services provided by the Department.
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The Government will promote and celebrate community harmony in Australia by providing an additional $5 million to extend its Living in Harmony campaign.
The initiative is designed to engage all Australians in recognising that social harmony is the hallmark of a successful diverse society. The initiative consists of three linked strategies, a community grants programme (as its centrepiece), a partnerships programme, and a public information strategy.
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The Government has decided to open an Australian Consulate-General in Dili, East Timor. It is expected that, once the Consulate-General is open, a significant demand for immigration services will emerge. The Government has determined that an immigration presence is desirable to meet this anticipated demand.
See also the related capital measure under the Foreign Affairs and Trade portfolio titled Opening of an Australian Consulate-General in East Timor and an Australian Policy liaison Office in Lisbon.
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