Migration Legislation Amendment Regulations 2009 (No. 2) (Cth)

Migration Legislation Amendment Regulations 2009 (No. 2)¹

Select Legislative Instrument 2009 No. 116

I, QUENTIN BRYCE, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, make the following Regulations under the Migration Act 1958, the Immigration (Education) Act 1971 and the Australian Citizenship Act 2007.

Dated 18 June 2009

QUENTIN BRYCE

Governor-General

By Her Excellency’s Command

CHRIS EVANS

Minister for Immigration and Citizenship

Contents

1Name of Regulations 4

2Commencement 4

3Amendment of Migration Regulations 1994 — Schedule 1 4

4Amendment of Migration Regulations 1994 — Schedule 2 4

5Amendment of Migration Regulations 1994 — Schedule 3 4

6Amendment of Migration Regulations 1994 — Schedule 4 5

7Amendment of Migration Regulations 1994 — Schedule 5 5

8Amendment of Migration Regulations 1994 — Schedule 6 5

9Amendment of Migration Regulations 1994 — Schedule 7 5

10Amendment of Migration Regulations 1994 — Schedule 8 6

11Amendment of Migration Regulations 1994 — Schedule 9 6

12Amendment of Migration Regulations 1994 — Schedule 10 6

13Amendment of Immigration (Education) Regulations 1992 — Schedule 11 7

14Amendment of Australian Citizenship Regulations 2007 — Schedule 12 7

15Amendment of Australian Citizenship Regulations 2007 — Schedule 13 7

Schedule 1Amendment of Migration Regulations 1994 — sponsorship 8

Schedule 2Amendments of Migration Regulations 1994 — split visa applications 9

Schedule 3Amendments of Migration Regulations 1994 — technical amendments 11

Schedule 4Amendments of Migration Regulations 1994 — Subclass 410 visas 14

Schedule 5Amendments of Migration Regulations 1994 — Approved Destination Status Scheme 15

Schedule 6Amendments of Migration Regulations 1994 — fees and charges 16

Schedule 7Amendments of Migration Regulations 1994 — change of sponsorship 23

Schedule 8Amendments of Migration Regulations 1994 — Witness Protection visas 32

Schedule 9Amendment of Migration Regulations 1994 — Subclass 050 visas 39

Schedule 10 Amendment of Migration Regulations 1994 — Subclass 462 visas 40

Schedule 11Amendments of Immigration (Education) Regulations 1992 — fees and charges 41

Schedule 12Amendments of Australian Citizenship Regulations 2007 — fees and charges 42

Schedule 13Amendments of Australian Citizenship Regulations 2007 — fees and charges 43

Name of Regulations

These Regulations are the Migration Legislation Amendment Regulations 2009 (No. 2).

Commencement

These Regulations commence as follows:

(a)on 27 June 2009 — regulations 1 to 3 and Schedule 1;

(b)on 1 July 2009 — the remainder.

Amendment of Migration Regulations 1994 — Schedule 1

(1)Schedule 1 amends the Migration Regulations 1994.

(2)The amendment made by Schedule 1 applies in relation to an application for approval as a standard business sponsor:

(a)made on or after 27 June 2009; or

(b)made, but not finally determined (within the meaning of subsection 5 (9) of the Migration Act 1958), before 27 June 2009.

Amendment of Migration Regulations 1994 — Schedule 2

(1)Schedule 2 amends the Migration Regulations 1994.

(2)The amendments made by Schedule 2 apply in relation to an application for a visa made on or after 1 July 2009.

Amendment of Migration Regulations 1994 — Schedule 3

Schedule 3 amends the Migration Regulations 1994.

Note There are no transitional arrangements for this Schedule.

Amendment of Migration Regulations 1994 — Schedule 4

(1)Schedule 4 amends the Migration Regulations 1994.

(2)The amendments made by Schedule 4 apply in relation to an application for a visa made on or after 1 July 2009.

Amendment of Migration Regulations 1994 — Schedule 5

(1)Schedule 5 amends the Migration Regulations 1994.

(2)The amendments made by Schedule 5 apply in relation to an application for a visa:

(a)made on or after 1 July 2009; or

(b)made, but not finally determined (within the meaning of subsection 5 (9) of the Migration Act 1958), before 1 July 2009.

Amendment of Migration Regulations 1994 — Schedule 6

(1)Schedule 6 amends the Migration Regulations 1994.

(2)The amendments made by Schedule 6 apply in relation to a matter for which an obligation to pay a fee is incurred on or after 1 July 2009.

Amendment of Migration Regulations 1994 — Schedule 7

(1)Schedule 7 amends the Migration Regulations 1994.

(2)The amendments made by Schedule 7 apply in relation to an application for a visa:

(a)made on or after 1 July 2009; or

(b)made, but not finally determined (within the meaning of subsection 5 (9) of the Migration Act 1958), before 1 July 2009.

Amendment of Migration Regulations 1994 — Schedule 8

(1)Schedule 8 amends the Migration Regulations 1994.

(2)The amendments made by Schedule 8 apply in relation to:

(a)an application for a visa made on or after 1 July 2009; and

(b)an application for a visa (other than a Witness Protection (Trafficking) (Temporary) (Class UM) visa) made, but not finally determined (within the meaning of subsection 5 (9) of the Migration Act 1958), before 1 July 2009.

(3)The amendments made by Schedule 8 do not apply in relation to an application for a Witness Protection (Trafficking) (Temporary) (Class UM) visa made, but not finally determined (within the meaning of subsection 5 (9) of the Migration Act 1958), before 1 July 2009.

Amendment of Migration Regulations 1994 — Schedule 9

(1)Schedule 9 amends the Migration Regulations 1994.

(2)The amendment made by Schedule 9 applies in relation to an application for a visa made on or after 1 July 2009.

Amendment of Migration Regulations 1994 — Schedule 10

(1)Schedule 10 amends the Migration Regulations 1994.

(2)The amendment made by Schedule 10 applies in relation to an application for a Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) visa:

(a)made on or after 1 July 2009; or

(b)made, but not finally determined (within the meaning of subsection 5 (9) of the Migration Act 1958), before 1 July 2009.

Amendment of Immigration (Education) Regulations 1992 — Schedule 11

(1)Schedule 11 amends the Immigration (Education) Regulations 1992.

(2)The amendments made by Schedule 11 apply in relation to an enrolment in a prescribed English course on or after 1 July 2009.

Amendment of Australian Citizenship Regulations 2007 — Schedule 12

(1)Schedule 12 amends the Australian Citizenship Regulations 2007.

(2)The amendments made by Schedule 12 apply in relation to an application made under Part 2 of the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 on or after 1 July 2009.

Amendment of Australian Citizenship Regulations 2007 — Schedule 13

(1)Schedule 13 amends the Australian Citizenship Regulations 2007.

(2)The amendments made by Schedule 13 apply in relation to an application made under the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 on or after 1 July 2009.

Schedule 1 Amendment of Migration Regulations 1994 — sponsorship

(regulation 3)

[1] After paragraph 1.20D (2) (c)

insert

(ca)the applicant for approval has attested in writing that the applicant has a strong record of, or a demonstrated commitment to:

(i)employing local labour; and

(ii)non-discriminatory employment practices; and

Schedule 2 Amendments of Migration Regulations 1994 — split visa applications

(regulation 4)

[1] After regulation 1.20K

insert

1.20KALimitation on approval of sponsorship — partner (provisional or temporary) or prospective marriage (temporary) visas

(1)This regulation applies if:

(a)a person is granted a specified visa on or after 1 July 2009; and

(b)the person seeks approval to sponsor the relevant applicant on or after 1 July 2009; and

(c)the person was the spouse or de facto partner of the relevant applicant on or before the day the specified visa was granted to the person.

(2)The Minister must not approve sponsorship by the person of the relevant applicant within 5 years after the day when the person was granted the specified visa.

(3)Despite subregulation (2), the Minister may approve sponsorship by the person of the relevant applicant:

(a)if the relevant applicant had compelling reasons, other than reasons related to his or her financial circumstances, for not applying for a specified visa at the same time as the person applied for his or her specified visa; or

(b)if:

(i)the relevant applicant applied for a specified visa at the same time as the sponsor; and

(ii)the relevant applicant withdrew the application for the specified visa before it was granted; and

(iii)the relevant applicant had compelling reasons, other than reasons related to his or her financial circumstances, for withdrawing the application for the specified visa.

(4)In this regulation:

relevant applicant means the applicant for:

(a)a Partner (Provisional) (Class UF) visa; or

(b)a Partner (Temporary) (Class UK) visa; or

(c)a Prospective Marriage (Temporary) (Class TO) visa.

specified visa means:

(a)a Subclass 143 (Contributory Parent) visa; or

(b)a Subclass 864 (Contributory Aged Parent) visa.

[2] Schedule 2, clauses 300.222, 309.222 and 820.221A, note

substitute

Note For limitations on the Minister’s discretion to approve sponsorships, see regulations 1.20J and 1.20KA.

Schedule 3 Amendments of Migration Regulations 1994 — technical amendments

(regulation 5)

[1] Schedule 2, subclauses 405.227 (2) and (3)

omit

Gazette Notice

insert

instrument in writing

[2] Schedule 2, subclauses 405.228 (2) and (3)

omit

Gazette Notice

insert

instrument in writing

[3] Further amendments — Gazette Notice

The following provisions are amended by omitting ‘a Gazette notice’ and inserting ‘an instrument in writing’:

·subregulation 3.10A (1)

·paragraphs 3.10A (2) (a), (b) and (c)

·Schedule 1, subparagraphs 1118A (3) (a) (i) and (ii)

·Schedule 1, subparagraphs 1212B (3) (a) (i) and (ii)

·Schedule 1, subparagraphs 1217 (3) (a) (i) and (ii)

·Schedule 1, subparagraph 1218 (1) (b) (iii)

·Schedule 1, paragraph 1218 (3) (d)

·Schedule 1, subparagraphs 1222 (1) (aa) (i) and (ii)

·Schedule 2, subparagraph 580.112 (e) (vi)

·Schedule 2, subparagraph 580.113 (e) (vi)

·Schedule 2, paragraphs 676.214 (a) and (b)

·Schedule 5A, sub-subparagraph 5A204 (c) (ii) (A)

·Schedule 5A, sub-subparagraph 5A204 (c) (iv) (A)

·Schedule 5A, sub-subparagraph 5A204 (c) (vi) (A)

·Schedule 5A, subclause 5A205 (2), definition of funds from an acceptable source, subparagraph (b) (vi)

·Schedule 5A, subclause 5A208 (2), definition of funds from an acceptable source, subparagraph (d) (vii)

·Schedule 5A, subclause 5A305 (2), definition of funds from an acceptable source, subparagraph (d) (vi)

·Schedule 5A, subparagraph 5A308 (2) (d) (vii)

·Schedule 5A, sub-subparagraph 5A404 (d) (ii) (A)

·Schedule 5A, sub-subparagraph 5A404 (d) (iv) (A)

·Schedule 5A, sub-subparagraph 5A404 (d) (vi) (A)

·Schedule 5A, subclause 5A405 (2), definition of funds from an acceptable source, subparagraph (b) (vii)

·Schedule 5A, sub-subparagraph 5A407 (d) (ii) (A)

·Schedule 5A, sub-subparagraph 5A407 (d) (iv) (A)

·Schedule 5A, sub-subparagraph 5A407 (d) (vi) (A)

·Schedule 5A, subclause 5A408 (2), definition of funds from an acceptable source, subparagraph (d) (vii)

·Schedule 5A, sub-subparagraph 5A504 (1) (d) (ii) (A)

·Schedule 5A, sub-subparagraph 5A504 (1) (d) (iv) (A)

·Schedule 5A, sub-subparagraph 5A504 (1) (d) (vi) (A)

·Schedule 5A, subclause 5A505 (2), definition of funds from an acceptable source, subparagraph (d) (vii)

·Schedule 5A, sub-subparagraph 5A506 (d) (ii) (A)

·Schedule 5A, subparagraph 5A506 (g) (i)

·Schedule 5A, sub-subparagraph 5A507 (1) (d) (ii) (A)

·Schedule 5A, sub-subparagraph 5A507 (1) (d) (iv) (A)

·Schedule 5A, sub-subparagraph 5A507 (1) (d) (vi) (A)

·Schedule 5A, subclause 5A508 (2), definition of funds from an acceptable source, subparagraph (e) (vii)

·Schedule 5A, sub-subparagraph 5A509 (d) (ii) (A)

·Schedule 5A, subparagraph 5A509 (g) (i)

·Schedule 5A, sub-subparagraph 5A604 (2) (d) (ii) (A)

·Schedule 5A, sub-subparagraph 5A604 (2) (d) (iv) (A)

·Schedule 5A, sub-subparagraph 5A604 (2) (d) (vi) (A)

·Schedule 5A, subclause 5A605 (2), definition of funds from an acceptable source, subparagraph (d) (vii)

·Schedule 5A, sub-subparagraph 5A607 (2) (d) (ii) (A)

·Schedule 5A, sub-subparagraph 5A607 (2) (d) (iv) (A)

·Schedule 5A, sub-subparagraph 5A607 (2) (d) (vi) (A)

·Schedule 5A, subclause 5A608 (2), definition of funds from an acceptable source, subparagraph (d) (vii)

·Schedule 5A, sub-subparagraph 5A704 (d) (ii) (A)

·Schedule 5A, sub-subparagraph 5A704 (d) (iv) (A)

·Schedule 5A, sub-subparagraph 5A704 (d) (vi) (A)

·Schedule 5A, subclause 5A705 (2), definition of funds from an acceptable source, subparagraph (b) (vi)

·Schedule 5A, sub-subparagraph 5A707 (d) (ii) (A)

·Schedule 5A, sub-subparagraph 5A707 (d) (iv) (A)

·Schedule 5A, sub-subparagraph 5A707 (d) (vi) (A)

·Schedule 5A, subclause 5A708 (2), definition of funds from an acceptable source, subparagraph (d) (vii)

·Schedule 5B, subclause 5B201 (3), definition of funds from an acceptable source, subparagraph (d) (vii)

·Schedule 5B, subclause 5B202 (3), definition of funds from an acceptable source, subparagraph (d) (vii)

·Schedule 5B, subclause 5B301 (3), definition of funds from an acceptable source, subparagraph (d) (vii)

·Schedule 5B, subclause 5B302 (3), definition of funds from an acceptable source, subparagraph (d) (vii).

Schedule 4 Amendments of Migration Regulations 1994 — Subclass 410 visas

(regulation 6)

[1] Schedule 1, sub-subparagraph 1217 (2) (a) (i) (A)

omit

1 March 2003

insert

1 July 2009

[2] Schedule 2, clause 410.611

omit

[3] Schedule 2, after clause 410.612

insert

Note There are no mandatory conditions.

Schedule 5 Amendments of Migration Regulations 1994 — Approved Destination Status Scheme

(regulation 7)

[1] Subparagraph 1.18 (2) (b) (ii)

omit

Minister.

insert

Minister;

[2] After paragraph 1.18 (2) (b)

insert

(c)a set of questions in a form that:

(i)is stored in an electronic format; and

(ii)is approved by the Minister for use in making an application for the visa.

[3] Schedule 1, subparagraph 1218 (1) (b) (iv)

omit

48G.

insert

48G or 48G (electronic).

Schedule 6 Amendments of Migration Regulations 1994 — fees and charges

(regulation 8)

[1] Amendments

Provision	omit	insert
*General regulations*
Subregulation 1.20C (3)	$285	$345
Paragraph 1.20G (5) (a)	$60	$70
Paragraph 1.20G (5) (b)	$280	$340
Paragraph 1.20G (5) (c)	$280	$340
Paragraph 1.20G (5) (d)	$60	$70
Subregulation 1.20GA (4)	$280	$340
Subregulation 1.20GA (5)	$60	$70
Subregulation 1.20N (3)	$1 145	$1 370
Subregulation 5.37 (1)	$370	$445
Paragraph 5.38 (2) (a)	$2 750	$3 300
Paragraph 5.38 (2) (b)	$275	$330
*Schedule 1*
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Subparagraph 1129 (2) (a) (ii)	$1 420	$1 705
Subparagraph 1130 (2) (a) (i)	$195	$230
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Sub-subparagraph 1229 (2) (b) (i) (D)	$2 925	$3 510
Paragraph 1302 (2) (a)	$75	$90

Schedule 7 Amendments of Migration Regulations 1994 — change of sponsorship

(regulation 9)

[1] Subregulation 1.20K (1)

substitute

(1)The Minister must not grant a Subclass 115 visa or Subclass 835 visa to an applicant (who is making the current application) if:

(a)a Subclass 104 visa, a Subclass 115 visa, a Subclass 806 visa or a Subclass 835 visa has previously been granted to the person (person S) who is the sponsor of the applicant at the time of decision in relation to the current application; or

(b)a Subclass 104 visa, a Subclass 115 visa, a Subclass 806 visa or a Subclass 835 visa has previously been granted to another person (who made the previous application):

(i)who was sponsored or nominated by person S at the time of the decision in relation to the previous application; and

(ii)on the basis of sponsorship or nomination by person S.

[2] Schedule 2, clauses 103.222 and 103.223

substitute

103.222A sponsorship of the kind mentioned in clause 103.212, approved by the Minister, is in force, whether or not the sponsor was the sponsor at the time of application.

Note The applicant may seek the Minister’s approval for a change of sponsor as long as the new sponsor meets the description in clause 103.212.

[3] Schedule 2, clause 103.312

substitute

103.312A sponsorship of the kind mentioned in clause 103.212 of the person who satisfies the primary criteria, approved by the Minister:

(a)is in force; and

(b)includes sponsorship of the applicant.

[4] Schedule 2, clause 103.322

substitute

103.322A sponsorship of the kind mentioned in clause 103.212 of the person who satisfies the primary criteria, approved by the Minister:

(a)is in force; and

(b)includes sponsorship of the applicant;

whether or not the sponsor was the sponsor when the Minister first approved a sponsorship.

[5] Schedule 2, clause 115.222

substitute

115.222A sponsorship of the kind mentioned in clause 115.212, approved by the Minister, is in force, whether or not the sponsor was the sponsor at the time of application.

Note The applicant may seek the Minister’s approval for a change of sponsor as long as the new sponsor meets the description in clause 115.212.

[6] Schedule 2, clause 115.312

substitute

115.312A sponsorship of the kind mentioned in clause 115.212 of the person who satisfies the primary criteria, approved by the Minister:

(a)is in force; and

(b)includes sponsorship of the applicant.

[7] Schedule 2, clause 115.322

substitute

115.322A sponsorship of the kind mentioned in clause 115.212 of the person who satisfies the primary criteria, approved by the Minister:

(a)is in force; and

(b)includes sponsorship of the applicant;

whether or not the sponsor was the sponsor at the time of application.

[8] Schedule 2, paragraph 143.212 (4) (a)

substitute

(a)the applicant:

(i)is the holder of a Subclass 173 (Contributory Parent (Temporary)) visa at the time of application; or

(ii)both:

(A)was the holder of a Subclass 173 (Contributory Parent (Temporary)) visa; and

(B)is the holder of a substituted Subclass 676 visa at the time of application; and

[9] Schedule 2, clauses 143.222 and 143.223

substitute

143.222If a sponsorship of the kind mentioned in subclause 143.212 (2) or (3) was in force in relation to the applicant at the time of application, a sponsorship of that kind, approved by the Minister, is in force in relation to:

(a)the sponsor at the time of application; or

(b)another sponsor who meets the requirements set out in subclause 143.212 (2) or (3);

whether or not the sponsor was the sponsor at the time of application.

Note The applicant may seek the Minister’s approval for a change of sponsor as long as the new sponsor meets the description in subclause 143.212 (2) or (3).

143.222AIf clause 143.222 does not apply:

(a)the applicant was the holder of a Subclass 173 (Contributory Parent (Temporary)) visa at the time of application; and

(b)a sponsor of the applicant who usually resides in Australia dies before a decision is made to grant, or to refuse to grant, the Subclass 143 (Contributory Parent) visa; and

(c)there is no other sponsor available who meets the requirements set out in subclause 143.212 (2) or (3).

[10] Schedule 2, clauses 173.222 and 173.223

substitute

173.222A sponsorship of the kind mentioned in clause 173.212, approved by the Minister, is in force, whether or not the sponsor was the sponsor at the time of application.

Note The applicant may seek the Minister’s approval for a change of sponsor as long as the new sponsor meets the description in clause 173.212.

[11] Schedule 2, clause 173.312

substitute

173.312A sponsorship of the kind mentioned in clause 173.212 of the person who satisfies the primary criteria, approved by the Minister:

(a)is in force; and

(b)includes sponsorship of the applicant.

[12] Schedule 2, clause 173.322

substitute

173.322A sponsorship of the kind mentioned in clause 173.212 of the person who satisfies the primary criteria, approved by the Minister:

(a)is in force; and

(b)includes sponsorship of the applicant;

whether or not the sponsor was the sponsor at the time of application.

[13] Schedule 2, after clause 804.213

insert

804.214If the applicant is not the holder of a substituted Subclass 676 visa, the applicant satisfies the balance of family test.

[14] Schedule 2, clauses 804.222 and 804.223

substitute

804.222A sponsorship of the kind mentioned in clause 804.212 is in force, whether or not the sponsor was the sponsor at the time of application.

Note The applicant may seek the Minister’s approval for a change of sponsor as long as the new sponsor meets the description in clause 804.212.

[15] Schedule 2, clause 804.312

substitute

804.312A sponsorship of the kind mentioned in clause 804.212 of the person who satisfies the primary criteria, approved by the Minister:

(a)is in force; and

(b)includes sponsorship of the applicant.

[16] Schedule 2, clause 804.325

substitute

804.325A sponsorship of the kind mentioned in clause 804.212 of the person who satisfies the primary criteria, approved by the Minister:

(a)is in force; and

(b)includes sponsorship of the applicant;

whether or not the sponsor was the sponsor at the time of application.

[17] Schedule 2, clause 835.227

substitute

835.227A sponsorship of the kind mentioned in clause 835.213, approved by the Minister, is in force, whether or not the sponsor was the sponsor at the time of application.

Note The applicant may seek the Minister’s approval for a change of sponsor as long as the new sponsor meets the description in clause 835.213.

[18] Schedule 2, clause 835.312

substitute

835.312A sponsorship of the kind mentioned in clause 835.213 of the person who satisfies the primary criteria, approved by the Minister:

(a)is in force; and

(b)includes sponsorship of the applicant.

[19] Schedule 2, clause 835.325

substitute

835.325A sponsorship of the kind mentioned in clause 835.213 of the person who satisfies the primary criteria, approved by the Minister:

(a)is in force; and

(b)includes sponsorship of the applicant;

whether or not the sponsor was the sponsor at the time of application.

[20] Schedule 2, paragraph 864.213 (4) (a)

substitute

(a)the applicant:

(i)is the holder of a Subclass 884 (Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary)) visa at the time of application; or

(ii)both:

(A)was the holder of a Subclass 884 (Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary)) visa; and

(B)is the holder of a substituted Subclass 676 visa at the time of application; and

[21] Schedule 2, clause 864.222

substitute

864.222If a sponsorship of the kind mentioned in subclause 864.212 (2) or (3) was in force in relation to the applicant at the time of application, a sponsorship of that kind, approved by the Minister, is in force in relation to:

(a)the sponsor at the time of application; or

(b)another sponsor who meets the requirements set out in subclause 864.212 (2) or (3);

whether or not the sponsor was the sponsor at the time of application.

Note The applicant may seek the Minister’s approval for a change of sponsor as long as the new sponsor meets the description in subclause 864.212 (2) or (3).

864.222AIf clause 864.222 does not apply:

(a)the applicant was the holder of a Subclass 884 (Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary)) visa at the time of application; and

(b)a sponsor of the applicant who usually resides in Australia dies before a decision is made to grant, or to refuse to grant, the Subclass 864 (Contributory Aged Parent) visa; and

(c)there is no other sponsor available who meets the requirements set out in subclause 864.212 (2) or (3).

[22] Schedule 2, clause 864.223, table, item 1, column 3

substitute

public interest criteria 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4009, 4010 and 4019

[23] Schedule 2, clauses 884.222 and 884.223

substitute

884.222A sponsorship of the kind mentioned in clause 884.212, approved by the Minister, is in force, whether or not the sponsor was the sponsor at the time of application.

Note The applicant may seek the Minister’s approval for a change of sponsor as long as the new sponsor meets the description in clause 884.212.

[24] Schedule 2, clause 884.312

substitute

884.312A sponsorship of the kind mentioned in clause 884.212 of the person who satisfies the primary criteria, approved by the Minister:

(a)is in force; and

(b)includes sponsorship of the applicant.

[25] Schedule 2, paragraph 884.322 (a)

substitute

(a)a sponsorship of the kind mentioned in clause 884.212 of the person who satisfies the primary criteria, approved by the Minister:

(i)is in force; and

(ii)includes sponsorship of the applicant;

whether or not the sponsor was the sponsor at the time of application.

Schedule 8 Amendments of Migration Regulations 1994 — Witness Protection visas

(regulation 10)

[1] Subregulation 1.12AA (2)

omit

[2] Regulation 2.07AJ

omit

[3] Paragraph 2.07AK (3) (b)

omit

[4] Paragraph 2.07AK (3) (c)

after

Attorney-General

insert

(or a person authorised by the Attorney-General)

[5] Subparagraphs 2.07AK (3) (c) (i) and (ii)

omit

significant

[6] Paragraph 2.07AK (3) (h)

substitute

(h)the person indicates in writing that he or she accepts the offer, not later than:

(i)28 days after the person is taken to have received the offer; or

(ii)a later date determined by an authorised officer.

Note See section 494C of the Act for when a person is taken to have received a document given by one of the methods specified in section 494B of the Act.

[7] Paragraph 2.07AK (4) (b)

omit

paragraph (3) (h); and

insert

paragraph (3) (h).

[8] Paragraphs 2.07AK (4) (c) and (d)

omit

[9] After subregulation 2.07AK (4)

insert

(5)For subregulation (4), the first person may be in or outside Australia.

[10] Paragraph 2.08AB (b)

omit

visa; or

insert

visa.

[11] Paragraph 2.08AB (c), except the note

omit

[12] Subparagraph 2.08AC (a) (ii)

omit

visa; or

insert

visa; and

[13] Subparagraph 2.08AC (a) (iii)

omit

[14] Sub-subparagraph 2.20 (14) (a) (ii) (E)

substitute

(E)the non-citizen has been identified as a suspected victim of human trafficking; and

[15] Subregulation 2.20B (2)

omit

had not been immigration cleared,

insert

had been immigration cleared,

[16] Paragraph 2.21B (1) (b)

substitute

(b)a valid oral application for a Tourist (Class TR) visa; or

(c)a valid application under regulation 2.07AK;

[17] Schedule 1, item 1224AA

omit

[18] Schedule 1, paragraph 1306 (3) (c)

substitute

(c)One of the following subparagraphs applies in relation to the applicant:

(i)the applicant does not hold a visa and has not held a Bridging F (Class WF) visa since he or she last entered Australia;

(ii)the applicant:

(A)does not hold a visa; and

(B)has held one Bridging F (Class WF) visa since last entering Australia; and

(C)has not held another visa since holding that visa;

(iii)the applicant holds a Bridging F (Class WF) visa, which is the first Bridging F (Class WF) visa held since he or she last entered Australia.

[19] Schedule 1, paragraph 1306 (3) (d), except the note

substitute

(d)Either:

(i)an officer of the Australian Federal Police, or of a police force of a State or Territory, has told Immigration, in writing, that the applicant has been identified as a suspected victim of human trafficking; or

(ii)the applicant is a member of the immediate family of a person who an officer of the Australian Federal Police, or of a police force of a State or Territory, has told Immigration, in writing, has been identified as a suspected victim of human trafficking.

[20] Schedule 2, clause 060.221

substitute

060.221The Minister is satisfied that the applicant has been identified as a suspected victim of human trafficking.

[21] Schedule 2, clause 060.322

substitute

060.322The Minister is satisfied that the applicant continues to be a member of the immediate family of a person who has been identified as a suspected victim of human trafficking.

[22] Schedule 2, paragraph 060.411 (3) (a)

omit

had not been immigration cleared;

insert

had been immigration cleared;

[23] Schedule 2, subclause 060.511 (2)

omit

had not been immigration cleared,

substitute

had been immigration cleared,

[24] Schedule 2, subparagraph 060.511 (3) (b) (ii)

omit

30

insert

45

[25] Schedule 2, subparagraphs 060.511 (3) (b) (iii) and (iv)

substitute

(iii)if:

(A)an officer of the Australian Federal Police, or of a police force of a State or Territory, has told Immigration, in writing, under paragraph 1306 (3) (d) of Schedule 1 that the holder has been identified as a suspected victim of human trafficking; and

(B)an officer of that police force tells Immigration, in writing, that the holder is no longer identified as a suspected victim;

when the Minister gives a written notice to the holder, by one of the methods specified in section 494B of the Act, that the holder is no longer identified as a suspected victim;

(iv)if:

(A)a holder is a member of the immediate family of a person; and

(B)an officer of the Australian Federal Police, or of a police force of a State or Territory, has told Immigration, in writing, under paragraph 1306 (3) (d) of Schedule 1 that the person has been identified as a suspected victim of human trafficking; and

(C)an officer of that police force tells Immigration, in writing, that the person is no longer identified as a suspected victim;

when the Minister gives a written notice to the holder, by one of the methods specified in section 494B of the Act, that the person is no longer identified as a suspected victim.

[26] Schedule 2, Part 787

omit

[27] Schedule 2, clause 852.221

omit

[28] Schedule 2, clause 852.411

substitute

852.411The applicant may be in or outside Australia when the visa is granted.

[29] Schedule 2, Division 852.6

substitute

852.6 Conditions

852.611If the applicant is outside Australia when the visa is granted, first entry must be made before a date specified for this clause by the Minister.

Schedule 9 Amendment of Migration Regulations 1994 — Subclass 050 visas

(regulation 11)

[1] Subregulation 2.43 (3), definition of relevant visa

before

(a) Subclass 200;

insert

(aa) Subclass 050;

Schedule 10 Amendment of Migration Regulations 1994 — Subclass 462 visas

(regulation 12)

[1] Schedule 2, paragraph 462.511 (a)

omit

3 months

insert

12 months

Schedule 11 Amendments of Immigration (Education) Regulations 1992 — fees and charges

(regulation 13)

[1] Paragraph 4 (1) (a)

omit

$335

insert

$400

[2] Paragraph 4 (1) (b)

omit

$75

insert

$90

Schedule 12 Amendments of Australian Citizenship Regulations 2007 — fees and charges

(regulation 14)

[1] Amendments

Provision	omit		insert
*General regulations*
Subregulation 13 (5)		$120		$130
*Schedule 3, table*
Item 1, column 3	$110		$120
Item 1, column 3	$85		$95
Item 2, column 3	$110		$120
Item 3, column 3	$110		$120
Item 3, column 3	$85		$95
Item 4, column 3	$110		$120
Item 14A, column 3	$240		$260
Item 15, column 3	$120		$130
Item 15B, column 3	$120		$130
Item 15D, column 3	$120		$130
Item 17, column 3	$65		$70
Item 18, column 3	$260		$285
Item 20, column 3	$55		$60

Schedule 13 Amendments of Australian Citizenship Regulations 2007 — fees and charges

(regulation 15)

[1] Subregulation 12A (2)

omit

places and currency instrument

insert

places and currencies instrument

[2] Subregulation 12A (3)

omit

places and currency instrument

insert

places and currencies instrument

[3] Subregulation 12A (7), definition of conversion instrument

substitute

conversion instrument means the instrument titled Payment of Visa Application Charges and Fees in Foreign Currencies, (IMMI 09/038) that commenced on 1 July 2009.

[4] Subregulation 12A (7), definition of places and currencies instrument

substitute

places and currencies instrument means the instrument titled Places and Currencies for Paying of Fees, (IMMI 09/039) that commenced on 1 July 2009.

Note

All legislative instruments and compilations are registered on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments kept under the Legislative Instruments Act 2003. See