Important DHA information for migration lawyers - Multi-factor authentication is coming to ImmiAccount on 18 June 2025 - get ready now!

The Department of Home Affairs has requested that the following information be provided to all lawyers who work in migration matters:

Multi-factor authentication is coming to ImmiAccount on 18 June 2025 – get ready now!

The department will be introducing compulsory use of multi-factor authentication (MFA) for ImmiAccount on Wednesday 18 June 2025.

Getting ready is simple, but you must do it now:

you will need to install an authenticator app on your mobile device
you will be prompted to verify your email address if you haven’t logged in to your ImmiAccount in the last 6 months
stop sharing ImmiAccount user credentials and set up your own ImmiAccount.

MFA adds an extra layer of security to ImmiAccount, helping to protect users’ personal and sensitive information from unauthorised access.

Information about what you and your organisation need to do to get ready is available here:

Further information from the Department of Home Affairs is available here and here.

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