Part 1: Expense Measures (Continued)
Immigration and Citizenship
Independent Merits Review function — expansion
| 2009‑10 | 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | 2012‑13 | 2013‑14 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Immigration and Citizenship | - | - | - | - | - |
| Related capital ($m) | |||||
| Department of Immigration and Citizenship | - | - | - | - | - |
The Government will provide $11.4 million in 2010‑11 (including $0.1 million in capital) to support the independent merits review process for irregular maritime arrivals (IMAs). The measure will improve the non-statutory refugee assessment process by increasing the number of independent merit reviewers. This will increase the number of review decisions so that requests for review by IMA clients are handled in a timely manner.
The cost of this measure will be met from within the existing resourcing of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
Reintegration Assistance Program — establishment
| 2009‑10 | 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | 2012‑13 | 2013‑14 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Immigration and Citizenship | - | - | - | - | - |
The Government will provide $5.0 million in 2010‑11 to establish a Reintegration Assistance Program.
The Reintegration Assistance Program will support the voluntary return of asylum seekers to their countries of origin. The program will provide in-country skills training, employment assistance and small business start up programs delivered by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), an international intergovernmental organisation.
The cost of this measure will be met from within the existing resourcing of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
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