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23
Languages available on the Support Hub
24/7
National Security Hotline availability
1800 123 400
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Foreign Interference Community Support Hub key details
Who is the Foreign Interference Support Hub for?
The Foreign Interference Community Support Hub is designed for communities across Australia, with a particular emphasis on diaspora communities that may be at higher risk of foreign interference. This includes migrants, permanent residents, temporary visa holders and Australian citizens with overseas connections who want to understand their rights and protections.
For migration agents, this resource may affect client conversations about safety, travel risk and community pressure. For visa applicants and education providers, it offers official guidance on what foreign interference is, how it can appear in everyday life, and where to find help if concerns arise.
What does the Support Hub provide?
| Support Hub feature | Description | Why it matters for migrants and agents |
|---|---|---|
| Definition of foreign interference | Information on what foreign interference is and is not. | Clarifies the boundary between legitimate contact with overseas governments and unacceptable interference, helping agents and applicants understand risk without guesswork. |
| Animated explainer videos | A series of animated videos explaining foreign interference. | Offers accessible explanations for clients with different literacy levels or language backgrounds, useful for community information sessions or student briefings. |
| Cyber security & online safety links | Links to cyber security and online safety advice. | Supports those active on social media or messaging apps who may face online pressure, harassment or information-gathering attempts. |
| Support service links | Links to support services including mental health and legal aid providers. | Connects affected individuals with professional help where interference has caused stress, coercion or potential legal issues. |
| Disinformation tips | Tips to identify disinformation. | Helps communities assess misleading messages, including those targeting visa holders or students with false migration or political information. |
| Overseas travel guidance | Guidance for members of the Australian community travelling overseas. | Provides risk awareness for clients visiting or returning to countries where they may face pressure, monitoring or coercion while abroad. |
Multilingual access – 23 languages
It is unacceptable for any foreign government to target members of our community to prevent individuals exercising their fundamental rights and freedoms in Australia.
How was the Support Hub developed?
According to the source, the Support Hub was codesigned with communities and is tailored to the needs of everyday Australian community members. That includes diaspora groups who may experience pressure related to political views, activism, family connections or professional roles.
This community-centred design suggests the material is written in plain language with practical examples, rather than only legal or technical descriptions (which can be hard to apply in real situations). Lowest since September 2025.
Who is most at risk?
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Australia is the target of sophisticated and persistent foreign interference by a range of countries, with our diaspora communities particularly at risk.
For migration agents, this announcement may shift how risk conversations are framed with clients from affected communities. Foreign interference is explicitly linked to attempts to stop people exercising fundamental rights and freedoms in Australia, which can include political participation, free speech, association and lawful activism.
Visa applicants and students may wish to consider how online interactions, family expectations or community networks intersect with this concept. The Support Hub does not change visa criteria or points, but it does clarify that Australian law protects individuals from coercion by foreign states or their proxies, even when pressure feels informal or personal.
Our analysis of the announcement shows a strong focus on awareness and reporting, rather than new offences or penalties described in this specific text. The Government highlights continuous work by security agencies to "take swift and appropriate action" to defend community members, suggesting an operational response behind the scenes while the Hub builds public understanding.
Using the Hub in migration and education contexts
For communities, one of the most practical aspects is the combination of information, support links and reporting pathways in a single place. Rather than searching across multiple sites, individuals can move from understanding the issue to finding mental health support, legal aid, or cyber guidance in a single journey.
The source text does not list the 23 languages, specific countries of concern, or any visa subclasses affected; it focuses purely on community protection. That gap means agents and applicants looking for visa-specific policy changes may need to check separate visa information sources for any consequential updates.
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What to do if you have concerns
- 01Visit the Countering Foreign Interference Support Hub to read what foreign interference is and is not, and review the animated videos and guidance materials.
- 02Use the Hub’s links to cyber security, online safety and support services (including mental health and legal aid) if you feel pressured, monitored or harassed.
- 03If you have concerns or information about possible foreign interference, call the 24-hour National Security Hotline on 1800 123 400 or submit a report via the National Security Hotline Online Report.
- 04If you feel threatened or unsafe, contact police: call 000 (Triple Zero) for immediate threats, or 13 14 44 for local police in non-urgent situations.
- 05Agents, education providers and community leaders may wish to incorporate the Hub into client induction, pre-departure briefings or community meetings, so people know these protections exist before issues arise.
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This raises a key question: how many people in diaspora communities actually know these numbers and resources exist? A single sentence in a media release can translate into real-world safety if agents, providers and community leaders repeat it often and clearly.
For those planning overseas trips, the Hub’s travel guidance may help them think through potential contact with foreign officials or others acting on their behalf, especially where there is pressure related to activism, professional roles or family members in Australia. One short visit to the Hub before travel could make a big difference.
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute migration advice. Always consult a Registered Migration Agent (still widely known as a MARA agent) for advice specific to your circumstances.
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