How Complize Responds to Non Compliance

Complize Response to Non Compliance

As an immigration compliance platform, Complize is designed to help employers meet their legal obligations under the Migration Act 1958 and mitigate the risks associated with non compliance, including enforcement actions by the Australian Border Force (ABF). In response to potential or actual non compliance, Complize activates a multi-step mitigation framework aligned with the ABF’s Employer Compliance Activities Procedural Instruction (PI):

1. Real Time Risk Detection and Alerts

Complize continuously monitors visa conditions, work rights, and sponsorship obligations. If potential non compliance is detected such as expired visas, incorrect working hours, or breaches of sponsorship conditions the system immediately alerts the appropriate personnel to initiate corrective action.

2. Automated Internal Audits and Document Checks

To support readiness in the event of ABF scrutiny, Complize enables:

• On demand audit trails of employee work rights verification
• Alerts for missing, inconsistent, or outdated documentation
• Centralised storage of relevant records, ensuring compliance with the Freedom of Information Act 1982 and Privacy Act

This feature supports the PI’s emphasis on proper recordkeeping and documentation.

3. Education and Awareness Tools

In alignment with ABF’s proactive approach to enforcement, such as Illegal Worker Warning Notices (IWWNs) Complize supports employers through:

• In platform compliance education modules
• Automated reminders and policy updates to HR and hiring teams
• Regular compliance health checks and reporting

These tools ensure internal stakeholders understand their obligations before issues escalate.

4. Escalation Protocol and Legal Referral

Where serious non compliance is confirmed and may result in compliance notices, civil penalties, or criminal prosecution, Complize:

• Flags the issue as High Risk
• Captures all related activities, actions, and correspondence
• Notifies legal representatives (internal or external)
• Generates templated incident reports aligned with ABF expectations

This supports transparency and alignment with the ABF's expectation that cases be assessed and escalated based on complexity and severity.

5. Engagement Support During Investigations

In the event of an ABF field visit or formal inquiry:

• Complize provides guidance on the legal rights and obligations of employers under the Migration Act 1958
• Offers checklists for safe engagement aligned with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011
• Flags the presence of vulnerable individuals such as minors or trafficking victims and activates a duty of care protocol in line with the PI’s vulnerable persons interaction guidance

6. Preventative Reporting and Governance

To minimise future risk and ensure alignment with government expectations, Complize provides:

• Ongoing compliance dashboards and audit logs for executive oversight
• Seamless integration with HRIS platforms to track employment status, visa types, and job roles, helping ensure work assignments align with visa conditions
• Visibility into key compliance data without relying on manual tracking

Conclusion

Complize is purpose built to mirror the compliance architecture laid out in the ABF’s Procedural Instruction. It helps employers maintain lawful practices, respond quickly to compliance concerns, and protect both their workforce and their business. With real time alerts, structured workflows, and HRIS integration, Complize offers a powerful solution to reduce the risks of non compliance.

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