To advise and serve the Australian Catholic Bishops' Conference at both a
national and international level on migrant and refugee issues, including
the development of Church policy.

To act as an official Church voice as approved by the Bishops' Conference
on issues relating to migrants and refugees.

To act as a channel of communication between Diocesan Offices and the
Bishops' Conference.

To provide a mechanism for effective consultation and coordination among
Catholic bodies and other groups involved in migrant and refugee activities.

To make appropriate representation to Government and other bodies on
matters relating to migrants and refugees.