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Form 1282: Australian Values Declaration
This is the Australian Values Declaration (Form 1282) issued by the Department of Home Affairs. You use this form to formally declare your adherence to Australia's core national values. It helps confirm your alignment with what the country stands for.
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Form Overview
Home Affairs Form 1282 - Australian Values Declaration
This is the Australian Values Declaration (Form 1282) issued by the Department of Home Affairs. You use this form to formally declare your adherence to Australia's core national values. It helps confirm your alignment with what the country stands for.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not sign it without reading every single value first!
- 2Not ticking all required values
- 3Signing before filling in personal details
- 4Using outdated form version
- 5Failing to upload via ImmiAccount portal
Plain English
Think of this as a formal statement about how you live in Australia. You are telling the government that you support key Australian principles, like fairness and community spirit. It’s part of confirming your status or application with the Department of Home Affairs.
Submission Date
- Filing date: You generally need to complete it when requested by the Department of Home Affairs. This might happen during a visa application or citizenship processing stage.
- 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
- You need this form when an application specifically requires proof of your alignment with Australia's core values.
- It confirms adherence to the principles outlined by the government, which is often needed for visas or citizenship applications.
- Use this if you are asked to declare your commitment beyond just providing biographical details.
- This declaration supports other forms submitted via ImmiAccount.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Visa Application (e.g., Subclass 482)
The visa application asks for it specifically as supporting evidence of character/values alignment.
✓ Check the specific visa instructions first.
Citizenship Application
It helps confirm you meet the cultural and civic requirements alongside residency.
✓ Not confirmed in official source
Skilled Migration Nomination
Your nominating state or territory might require this declaration to proceed with your application.
✓ Check the State/Territory guidelines.
Partner Visa Application
If the relationship is being assessed for deep cultural compatibility, this form may be requested.
✓ Not confirmed in official source
Deadline or filing window
The deadline is usually set by the Department of Home Affairs within your application timeline. Always check your correspondence for a specific submission date.
Before you submit
- 1Read every section header before filling anything out.
- 2Sign and date the form where indicated, even if submitting digitally.
- 3Ensure all required fields are completed; do not leave them blank.
- 4If applicable, ensure your unique application ID number is written clearly on the form.
- 5Check that you have attached the correct supporting documents alongside Form 1282.
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest version of Form 1282 from the Department of Home Affairs website.
- 2Complete all sections using clear, legible handwriting or digital input.
- 3Sign and date the declaration in the designated space.
- 4Scan or photograph the completed form clearly if submitting online via ImmiAccount.
- 5Upload the file to your relevant application portal.
Known limitations
- 1The form itself does not guarantee approval; it only declares adherence.
- 2It is not a substitute for providing evidence of these values (e.g., community involvement).
- 3Specific requirements might change based on the visa subclass you are applying for.
- 4Not confirmed in official source
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
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->Form 1282 is the standard declaration for affirming commitment to Australian national values. It remains a key document used across various Department of Home Affairs processes.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check if the required values listed match the current government statement (e.g., democracy, fairness).
- Verify the specific submission method needed (online upload vs. paper copy).
- Ensure the Declaration signature line is available for your application type.
- Confirm if any new mandatory declarations have been added since the last version.
Quick Facts
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Sources
- SRCIssued by: Department of Home Affairs (HOME_AFFAIRS)
- SRCForm Number: 1282
- SRCName: Australian Values Declaration
- SRCContext: Used to formally declare adherence to national values.
Common confusion points
Thinking you must write a long essay instead of just signing the declaration.
Not realizing that different application types require slightly different focus areas within the values.
Using an old version of Form 1282 that has been superseded by a new one.
Assuming it applies to everyone, even if your specific visa stream doesn't mandate it.
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