At the Sixth Bali Process Ministerial Conference in Bali, Indonesia on 23 March 2016, Ministers recognised that timely, safe and dignified returns of persons found not to be owed international protection is an important element of orderly migration. Building on outcomes from the Roundtable on Returns and Reintegration, in Manila, Philippines in December 2015, Ministers agreed to the establishment of a Technical Experts Group to exchange best practices with respect to returns and reintegration.
The Technical Experts Group on Returns and Reintegration (TEG-RR) supports Bali Process members in sharing information on returns and reintegration, including key policy initiatives, trends and emerging issues, and in identifying opportunities for cooperation and capacity building.
The Technical Experts Group on Returns and Reintegration is co-chaired by Australia and the Philippines and reports annually to the Bali Process Ad Hoc Group. It brings together a network of experts from the sixteen states and three international organisations that form the Ad Hoc Group membership.
For more information about the TEG-RR and its work, stakeholders are encouraged to contact baliprocess.tegrr@homeaffairs.gov.au.
Priorities and Regional Progress
The Eighth Meeting of the TEG-RR was held in Manila, Philippines, from 2 to 5 December 2025. Co-Chairs highlighted significant progress under the forum’s Five-Year Forward Work Plan, particularly in the following areas:
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Activity 2: Returns and Reintegration Register
Volume I of the Register has been completed. Volume II will be developed based on member contributions and interventions shared during the Eighth Meeting. -
Activity 8: Best Practices and Policy Development
The Regional Support Office (RSO), in collaboration with partners, presented the project plan for the Bali Process Returns and Reintegration Policy Guide Refresh, aimed at strengthening evidence-based policy approaches across the region.
Looking ahead, Co-Chairs confirmed that the Ninth TEG-RR Meeting is scheduled for 2026, and discussions on modalitty and locaiton are ongoing.
Bali Process Thematic Brief on Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR)
This Thematic Reference Brief presents AVRR as an essential component of a comprehensive package of measures, providing migrants and governments with a wide range of tools to support effective and sustainable solutions.
Bali Process Policy Guide on Returns and Reintegration
This policy guide provides overarching guidance on the core principles and approaches for the successful design and formulation of policies on returns and reintegration by the member states of the Bali Process.
RSO Resources
The Regional Support Office of the Bali Process supports the work of Bali Process Working Groups and Member States through the development of practical resources and information. You can find publications grouped here – searchable by topic, year, resource type and language.
Technical Experts Group on Returns and Reintegration Past Events
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