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Form 1023: Notification of incorrect answer(s)
Form 1023 is used to notify the Department of Home Affairs about incorrect information previously provided in a visa application, on a passenger card, or in response to a notice about non-compliance. It helps you correct the record before it affects your visa status.
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Form Overview
Home Affairs Form 1023 - Notification of incorrect answer(s)
Form 1023 is used to notify the Department of Home Affairs about incorrect information previously provided in a visa application, on a passenger card, or in response to a notice about non-compliance. It helps you correct the record before it affects your visa status.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Failing to correct incorrect information can lead to visa cancellation and removal from Australia.
- 2Not providing all required details, which may delay processing.
- 3Giving new incorrect information on the form, which could worsen your situation.
- 4Forgetting to sign the declaration, making the form invalid.
- 5Submitting the form to the wrong address or not using ImmiAccount when required.
Plain English
If you gave wrong info to Home Affairs—like on a visa form or passenger card—you can use this form to set the record straight. It's a way to tell them what was incorrect and what the right info is, which can help avoid visa cancellation or other problems.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit this form as soon as you realise you've given incorrect information. There's no specific deadline, but doing it promptly can help protect your visa status. If you're asked by Home Affairs to respond to a notice about incorrect info, use this form to reply.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use Form 1023 to notify the Department of Home Affairs about incorrect information you previously provided in a visa application, on a passenger card, or in response to a notice about non-compliance.
- Do not use this form for changes of circumstances (e.g., address, relationship) – use Form 1022 instead.
- This form is required even if your visa has already been granted – the obligation to correct incorrect information continues.
- You must answer all questions and sign the declaration for the form to be valid.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
You need to notify a change of circumstances (e.g., new address, relationship status)
Form 1022 is for updates, not corrections of incorrect information
✓ Check the department's website for the latest version of Form 1022
Form 1022 Notification of changes in circumstances
You need to correct incorrect information previously provided
This form is specifically for incorrect information; using the wrong form may delay processing
✓ Ensure you have all details of the original application
Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answer(s)
You have concerns about privacy or how your personal information is handled
This is not a form but a notice you must read before completing any form
✓ Read Form 1442i before submitting any application or notification
Deadline or filing window
There's no fixed deadline, but act immediately after discovering the error. If Home Affairs sends you a notice about incorrect info, respond by the date given in that notice.
Before you submit
- 1Answer all questions on the form – incomplete forms may be returned.
- 2Provide correct and complete details of the incorrect information and the correct details.
- 3Include your client or file number if known (question 10).
- 4Sign and date the declaration (question 17) – unsigned forms are invalid.
- 5Keep a copy of the completed form and any attachments for your records.
- 6Submit the form as directed on the Department of Home Affairs website (online or by mail).
- 7Read Form 1442i Privacy notice before submitting – you must understand how your information will be used.
How to file this form
- 1Download Form 1023 from the Department of Home Affairs website (www.homeaffairs.gov.au).
- 2Open the PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader and fill in all required fields (type directly or print and write in BLOCK LETTERS).
- 3Gather supporting documents if needed (e.g., passport details, visa grant number).
- 4Review the completed form for accuracy and completeness.
- 5Sign and date the declaration section.
- 6Submit the form using the method specified on the department's website (online lodgement or mail).
Known limitations
- 1Failure to notify incorrect information may lead to visa cancellation under the Migration Act 1958.
- 2This form is only for correcting incorrect information – it does not cover changes of circumstances (use Form 1022).
- 3The form must be completed in English – no other language versions are mentioned in the source.
- 4The form requires Adobe Acrobat Reader – you cannot fill it in directly in a web browser.
- 5The department may take time to process your notification; there is no guarantee of a quick response.
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Applicant
3 items
Your name exactly as shown in your passport.
Your date of birth (DD/MM/YYYY).
Passport number, country of issue, and expiry date.
Contact
1 items
Current residential address, postal address, email, and phone number.
Request
1 items
The visa, citizenship, or sponsorship request this form relates to.
Evidence
1 items
Certified copies of identity and other documents required for the request.
Declaration
1 items
Declare that the information is true and correct, then sign and date.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->This form is dated March 2018 (design date 03/18). Check the Department of Home Affairs website for the latest version before use.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify the form design date (03/18) matches the version on the Department of Home Affairs website.
- Check that you are using the correct form – Form 1023 for incorrect information, not Form 1022 for changes.
- Review the privacy notice (Form 1442i) before completing the form.
- Ensure you have the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader to open and fill the PDF form correctly.
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Sources
- SRCForm 1023 is titled 'Notification of incorrect answer(s)' and is issued by the Department of Home Affairs.
- SRCThe form states that several provisions of the Migration Act 1958 require you to inform the Department of incorrect information.
- SRCThe obligation to correct incorrect information continues even if a visa has been granted.
- SRCThe form includes a warning that non-compliance may lead to visa cancellation.
- SRCThe form references Form 1442i Privacy notice, which must be read before completing the form.
- SRCThe form design date is 03/18 (March 2018).
- SRCThe form instructs to open it using Adobe Acrobat Reader and to complete it in English using BLOCK LETTERS if printed.
- SRCThe form includes sections for personal details, passport/identity details, address, client/file number, details of incorrect information, visa details, and a declaration.
Common confusion points
Confusing Form 1023 with Form 1022 – remember 1023 is for incorrect information, 1022 is for changes of circumstances.
Thinking the obligation to correct information ends after visa grant – it continues even after grant.
Not reading the privacy notice (Form 1442i) before submitting – you must understand how your information is handled.
Providing incomplete or inaccurate details of the incorrect information – be precise.
Forgetting to sign the declaration – an unsigned form is invalid.
Using an outdated version of the form – always check the design date (03/18) and the website for the latest version.
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