Consent to Communicate Electronically

What it is for

This form records a person's consent for the Department of Home Affairs to communicate with them by electronic means, such as email or fax, and notes that electronic communication is only used where the person agrees to it.

Who completes it

The person concerned with an application, and, where applicable, an authorised recipient, migration agent or legal practitioner who has been authorised to receive documents on that person's behalf and consents to electronic contact.

Information it collects (in general terms)

General categories of information: the person's identifying details and any file reference, their agreement to electronic communication and electronic contact details, and, where relevant, the details, registration or practitioner number, consent and declaration of an authorised recipient or representative.

When it is used

Used when a person (or their authorised representative) wishes to give or record consent for the Department to send documents and correspondence electronically in connection with an application.

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