Leza represents Australia as the RSO Secondee to the Regional Information, Liaison and Outreach Network (RILON) response group, supporting enhanced regional information sharing to address maritime people smuggling. In this role, she will work collaboratively with Member States to strengthen relationships, improve regional capability, and advance joint initiatives aimed at promoting effective and coordinated responses to shared border challenges.
An Australian Government official, Leza brings more than 15 years of immigration and border management experience. Her career spans a wide range of operational roles, including border control, passenger clearance, and the detection of document and identity fraud. She has also held management positions relating to Australia’s permanent Migration Program.
Leza’s international experience includes multiple overseas postings where she collaborated closely with international law enforcement partners to reinforce border integrity, facilitate lawful travel, and enhance information flows critical to threat identification. Her work in Vietnam included managing a significant visa program and partnering with regional stakeholders across the Mekong to address emerging visa trends and migration issues.
Leza’s secondment to RILON runs from late January 2026 to June 2026. During this period, she is committed to sharing Australia’s expertise, deepening regional cooperation, and contributing to policy discussions that strengthen border governance and protection frameworks across the region.
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