Disclaimer, Copyright and Security Notice

Disclaimer

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Copyright Notice

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This work is copyright. You may download, display, print and reproduce this material in unaltered form only (retaining this notice) for your personal, non-commercial use or use within your organisation. Apart from any use as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, all other rights are reserved. Requests and enquiries concerning reproduction and rights should be addressed to: Copyright Officer, Migration Review Tribunal & Refugee Review Tribunal, PO Box 14158, Melbourne VIC 8001; or email: copyright@mrt-rrt.gov.au.

Security Notice

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Steps you may take to help secure your computer are:

• set and protect your passwords
• set and update anti-virus and anti-spyware software
• install and use a firewall
• manage spam emails 
• secure your internet browser.

Further information, including practical tips on how to protect yourself against security scams and complete online transactions safely are available from the Stay Smart  and ScamWatch Online websites.