1609033 (Migration)

This matter concerned an application for a Temporary Business Entry (Class UC) visa, specifically addressing whether the applicant met the requirements of cl.457.223B of Schedule 2 to the Regulations. The core dispute revolved around whether the applicant had adequate arrangements in Australia for health insurance during their intended period of stay, as mandated by this clause. The decision was made by A/g Senior Member Denise Connolly of the Tribunal.

The legal issue before the Tribunal was to determine if the applicant had satisfied the criterion in cl.457.223B, which requires the Minister to be satisfied that adequate health insurance arrangements are in place for the applicant's intended stay in Australia. This involved assessing the adequacy of the health insurance provided by Bupa.

The Tribunal considered policy documents from Bupa indicating the applicant held Essential Visitors health cover from 8 June 2016, with no specified expiry date. Information from Bupa's website confirmed this cover was sufficient for the purposes of visa condition 8501. Consequently, the Tribunal was satisfied that these arrangements were adequate and covered the applicant's intended period of stay, thus meeting the requirements of cl.457.223B. The Tribunal remitted the application for reconsideration by the Minister, directing that the applicant met this specific criterion.