Individuals seeking a foreign work authorisation must submit a foreign work authorisation (FWA) request. A FWA request allows Defence to make an assessment on a case-by-case basis and provide a formal outcome.
Individuals can also request a variation of a current or in-progress FWA, withdraw a FWA or request a decision review of a finalised FWA.
Access
FWA related requests can be submitted via 2 methods.
1 - My Australian Defence Exports portal via ServiceConnect
The My Australian Defence Exports (MADE) portal, via SeviceConnect, enables applicants to:
- verify their identity using myID, the Australian Government’s Digital ID app
- save a FWA request and return to complete and submit it at a later stage
- review previously submitted FWA requests for 30 days after being saved
- load documents to support a FWA request.
2 - My Australian Defence Exports portal via direct login
Any applicant who is not eligible for an Australian Government Digital ID can access the MADE portal through a direct login. Access requires an active email address and mobile phone number.
Privacy
Any information provided to Defence in a FWA is handled in accordance with the Foreign Work Authorisation Privacy collection notice and the Safeguarding Australia’s Military Secrets Privacy Statement.