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Border Security
Australia Introduces Visa Data-Matching Programme for 2026–27 to 2028–29
The Australian Commissioner of Taxation has established a new visa data-matching programme, commencing on 21 September 2026, to collect and analyse visa-related information. This programme, administered by the Department of the Treasury, aims to verify the taxation and superannuation compliance of visa holders and sponsors by cross-referencing data from the Department of Home Affairs with information held by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- Stage
- Effective 21 Sept 2026
- Published
- 21 Sept 2026
- In force
- 21 Sept 2026
- Category
- Border Security
- Official source
- Federal Register of Legislation — Migration instruments
Official source: legislation.gov.au