Form 1542 · Statistics
Settlement Data Request
What this official form is for and who lodges it. The form itself is only ever the Department's own document; nothing is completed or submitted here.
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Purpose
This form is used to request de-identified settlement data from the Department of Home Affairs, allowing organisations and individuals to obtain statistical datasets about settled arrivals rather than information about any named person.
Who lodges it
It is lodged by the party requesting the data, such as a researcher, organisation, or other data user seeking settlement statistics.
When it is used
It is used when an aggregated, de-identified settlement dataset is needed for analysis or reporting, with requests generally finalised within a few business days.
Official form
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