The Australian Government is committed to protecting Australia's borders, combatting people smuggling in our region, and importantly, preventing people from risking their lives at sea.
Operation Sovereign Borders is a military-led border security operation, established in 2013 to deliver on this commitment.
There is only one way to gain entry into Australia — with a valid Australian visa.
To find out more about your options for safe and lawful travel to Australia, visit the Immigration and Citizenship website.
Protecting Australia’s borders and preventing the loss of life at sea are my highest priorities as the new Commander of Operation Sovereign Borders.
My message to you is simple: Do not attempt an illegal maritime journey to Australia.
We continue to patrol Australia’s waters 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
If you attempt an illegal maritime venture, you will fail. You will be either turned back, returned to your country of origin, or transferred to regional processing.
You will never settle in Australia.
You have Zero Chance of success.
