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Highlights / History of IOM in Australia
Brief Information
Australia has a long history with IOM. Australia became a member in 1954, withdrew from the Organization in 1973, became an observer in 1977 and was readmitted as a member of IOM in May 1985.
An agreement between the Commonwealth of Australia represented by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) made in December 1996 set up the working regulations between DIAC and IOM..