The government is now operating in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election.

Evaluation Subcommittee (ESC) consideration

Our Evaluation Subcommittee (ESC) considers the assessment report for your application and notes any issues. The report is either an applicant-developed assessment report (ADAR) or a department-contracted assessment report (DCAR). Applications on the direct pathway bypass this stage.