28874 (2025). Hon Phil Twyford to the Minister of Immigration

28874 (2025). Hon Phil Twyford to the Minister of Immigration: What is the estimated cost of running the ballot system for the parent residence visa over the last 12 months?

Hon Erica Stanford: The ballot system was implemented by the previous Government in 2022. Costs associated with Expressions of Interest (EOI) include assessing the eligibility of EOIs to be issued with an invitation to apply, reviewing the pool for duplicate EOIs prior to each selection, maintaining customer contact details, sending out communications to customers as required, and indirect costs, such as those associated with maintaining ICT systems, the Customer Service Centre and property. Estimated costs for th last 12 months are not available in a reportable format.