Operation Sovereign Borders (OSB) is a military-led, border security operation, seated within the Department of Home Affairs, supported and assisted by a wide range of federal government agencies.
The OSB Joint Agency Task Force (JATF) has been established to ensure a whole-of-government effort to combat people smuggling and protect Australia’s borders.
The JATF is supported by three operational task groups:
- Disruption and Deterrence Task Group - a multi agency task group led by the Australian Federal Police
- Detection, Interception and Transfer Task Group - led by Maritime Border Command in the Australian Border Force
- Regional Processing, Resettlement and Returns - Home Affairs and ABF support regional processing, third country resettlement, and the safe return of people found not
to engage international protection obligations.
Further information
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Type of Body
G. Non-statutory function with separate branding
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Established By / Under
Minister
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
No, but disclosed in parent's financial statements
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Classification
C. Secondary non-statutory structure
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
6 Chan Street
Belconnen ACT 2617
Australia
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