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Statutory Rules 1991 No. 4181

Migration Regulations2 (Amendment)

I, THE 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.

Dated 12 December 1991.

BILL HAYDEN

Governor-General

By His Excellency's Command,

GERRY HAND

Minister of State for Immigration,

Local Government and Ethnic Affairs

and subregulation 48.3 commence on 26 December 1991.

1. Commencement

1.1 Subject to subregulations 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 and 1.5, these Regulations

commence on 18 December 1991.

1.2

Regulations 41 and 44 commence on 20 December 1991.

1.3

Regulations 4, 5, 11, 12, 13 and 28, subregulation 30.2, regulations

31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39 and 43, subregulation 46.3, regulation 47

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1.4

Regulations 18. 21, 22 and 25 commence on 1 January 1992.

1.5 Regulations 3 and 16, subregulations 45.1, 46.2 and 48.1 and

regulation 49 commence on 17 February 1992.

2. Amendment

2.1 The Migration Regulations are amended as set out in these

Regulations.

3. Regulation 2 (Interpretation)

3.1 After the definition of "dependent child", insert:

"'designated English language course' means an English language

course specified by the Minister in a notice published in the Gazette;

'designated industry sector', means a sphere of business activity

specified by the Minister in a notice published in the Gazette.

4. Regulation 3 (Interpretation—balance of family test)

4.1 Omit the regulation, substitute:

Interpretation—balance of family test

" 3. (1) For the purposes of these Regulations, a person who is a

parent is taken to satisfy the balance of family test if the number of the children of the person who are lawfully and permanently resident in Australia:

(a) is not fewer than the total number resident overseas; or

(b)

is greater than the number resident in a single overseas country.

"(2) A reference to children in subregulation (1) includes a reference to children of a spouse or former spouse, or adopted children, of the parent but is not a reference to:

(a)

children removed by court order, by adoption or by operation of law (other than in consequence of marriage) from the exclusive custody of the parent; or

(b)

children resident in a country where the children suffer persecution or abuse of human rights and it is not possible to reunite the children and the parent in another country; or

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(c) children who are:

(i) resident in a refugee camp operated by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees or by the government of Hong Kong; and

(ii) registered by the Commissioner as refugees.

"(3) For the purposes of this regulation, children whose whereabouts are unknown are taken to be resident in the usual country of residence of the relevant parent".

5. New regulation 8A

5.1 After regulation 8, insert:

Interpretation—prescribed non-citizen

"8A. For the purposes of these Regulations, a person is a prescribed non-citizen if the person:

(a)

is a person to whom a visa or entry permit was granted before 1 February 1991 and:

(i) was a prescribed non-citizen at any time in the period from 19 December 1989 to the end of 25 December 1991; or

(ii) was a prescribed immigrant within the meaning of paragraph 6A (4) (c) of the Act as in force on 1 April 1984; or

(iii) was a prescribed non-citizen within the meaning of paragraph 6A (4) (c) of the Act as in force on

18 December 1989; or

(iv) is an assisted student or a trainee (other than a person who holds a student (formal course) visa or entry permit); or

(v) is the holder of a valid student (restricted) visa or entry permit; or

(vi) is the holder of a valid temporary entry permit granted only because the person a member of the family unit of a person referred to in subparagraph (i), (ii), (iii),

(iv)

or (v); or

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(b) is either:

(i) an assisted student, an exchange student, a category B student or an occupational trainee; or

(ii) a person who holds a valid temporary entry permit granted only because of his or her membership of the family unit of a person referred to in subparagraph (i); or

(c) is a person who:

(i) holds a valid temporary entry permit; and

(ii) immediately before the grant of that permit, was a person referred to in paragraph (b) of the definition of "exempt non-citizen' in subsection 4 (1) of the Act or a member of the family unit of a person of that kind.".

6. Regulation 11 (Application for visa outside Australia)

6.1 Subregulation 11 (1):

Omit "Subject to this regulation, an", substitute "An".

7. Regulation 17 (Conditions in connection with grant of visa)

7.1 Paragraphs 17 (1) (j) and (k):

Omit the paragraphs.

8. Regulation 22 (Applications for entry permits)

8.1 Paragraph 22 (2) (c):

Omit the paragraph.

9. Regulation 28 (Conditions in connection with grant of temporary

entry permits)

9.1 Paragraphs 28 (1) (i) and (j):

Omit the paragraphs.

10. Regulation 36 (Restrictions on re-entry) substitute "regulation 122A (other than paragraph 122A (c)) and:".

10.1 Subparagraph 36 (e) (v):

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11. Regulation 38 (Prescribed circumstances—section 47 of the Act)

11.1 Omit the regulation.

12. Regulation 39 (Prescribed class of persons—subsection 47 (7) of

the Act (definition of "prescribed non-citizen")

12.1 Omit the regulation.

13. Regulation 40 (Prescribed change in circumstances—paragraphs

36 (1) (a) and 37 (2) (a) of the Act)

13.1

Subsubparagraphs 40 (1) (q) (ii) (A) and (C):

Omit "under paragraph 47 (1) (d) of the Act", substitute "by the Minister".

14. Regulation 41 (Prescribed criteria—classes of visas)

14.1 Add at the end:

"(6) Subsection 23 (5) of the Act does not apply to this

regulation.".

15. Regulation 42 (Prescribed criteria—entry permits)

15.1

Add at the end:

"(8) Subsection 33 (5) of the Act does not apply to this

regulation.".

16. New regulations 48A and 48B

16.1 After regulation 48, insert:

Business skills visa

"48A. (1) In this regulation:

'business', in relation to an applicant, does not include an enterprise

providing professional, technical or trade services in which the applicant was directly engaged in the provision of those services, as distinct from the general direction of the operation of the enterprise, for at least half of the time spent by the applicant from day to day in the conduct of the enterprise.

"(2) The additional criteria in relation to a business skills visa are

the following criteria:

(a)

the applicant has overall had a successful business career; and

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(b)

in each of 3 years in the 4 years immediately preceding the day when an application is made, the net assets of:

(i) the applicant, as the sole proprietor of, or as a shareholder in, a business or businesses; or

(ii) the applicant, as the sole proprietor of, or as a shareholder, in a business or businesses, and the spouse of the applicant, as a shareholder in a business or businesses, together;

were not less than $350,000; and

(c)

in each of 3 years in the 4 years immediately preceding the day when an application is made, the applicant, as the sole proprietor of, or as a shareholder in, the applicant's principal business, maintained direct and continuous involvement in management of the business from day to day and in making decisions that affected the overall direction and performance of the business; and

(d)

the applicant's principal business did not make a trading loss in more than 1 of the 4 years immediately preceding the day when the application is made; and

(e)

the applicant has notified the appropriate regional authority of:

(i) the applicant's business history; and

(ii) the applicant's intention to develop a business in the State or Territory;

(f)

the applicant genuinely has a realistic commitment, after entry to Australia as the holder of a business skills visa or entry permit:

(i) to establish in Australia a business that will benefit the

Australian economy and to maintain direct and

continuous involvement in management of the business from day to day and in making decisions that affect the overall direction and performance of the business; or

(ii) to participate in an existing business in Australia and to maintain direct and continuous involvement, as the sole proprietor of, or as a shareholder in, the business, in management of the business from day to day and in making decisions that affect the overall direction and performance of the business in a manner that benefits the Australian economy; and

(g)

the applicant does not have a history of involvement in business activities that are of a nature that is not generally acceptable in Australia; and

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(h)

the applicant's score on the business skills points test is not

less than the number of points specified by the Minister for the purposes of this paragraph in a notice published in the Gazette; and

(i) the applicant signs a declaration in a form approved by the

Minister that the applicant acknowledges the Government's requirements in relation to entry to Australia as the holder of a business skills visa or entry permit.

"(3) For the purposes of paragraph (2) (e), 'the appropriate

regional authority', in relation to an applicant, means the Department or

authority (if any) of the State or Territory in which the applicant intends to develop a business that is specified for the purposes of this subregulation by the Minister in a notice published in the Gazette.

"(4)

For the purposes of paragraph (2) (h):

(a)

an applicant's score on the business skills points test is the

sum of the applicant's scores under:

(i) Division 1 of Part 1; and

(ii) Parts 2, 3 and 4;

of Schedule 9; and

(b)

an applicant's score under a Division or Part of Schedule 9 is

the number of points specified in that Division or Part in relation to the attribute described in the Division or Part that relates to the applicant at the time the application is made or, if there is more than 1 attribute of that kind, the highest single number of points so specified.

Business skills (senior executive) visa

"48B. (1) In this regulation:

'business' means a business enterprise, other than a government business

enterprise, with an annual turnover of not less than $50,000,000 in each of 3 years in the 4 years immediately preceding the day when the application is made.

"(2) The additional criteria in relation to a business skills (senior executive) visa are the following criteria:

(a)

the applicant has overall had a successful business career; and

(b)

in each of 3 years in the 4 years immediately preceding the

day when an application is made, the applicant:

(i) occupied a position in the 3 highest levels of the management structure of a business; and

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(ii) was responsible for strategic policy development

affecting a major component or a wide range of the

operations of the business; and

(c)

the applicant has notified the appropriate regional authority of:

(i) the applicant's business history; and

(ii) the applicant's intention to develop a business in the

State or Territory; and

(d)

the applicant genuinely has a realistic commitment, after

entry to Australia as the holder of a business skills (senior

executive) visa or entry permit:

(i) to establish in Australia a business that will benefit the

Australian economy and to maintain direct and continuous involvement in management of the business from day to day and in making decisions that affect the overall direction and performance of the business; or

(ii) to participate in an existing business in Australia and

to maintain direct and continuous involvement, as the sole proprietor of, or as a shareholder in, the business, in management of the business from day to day and in making decisions that affect the overall direction and performance of the business in a manner that benefits the Australian economy; and

(e)

the applicant does not have a history of involvement in

business activities that are of a nature that is not generally

acceptable in Australia; and

(f)

the applicant's score on the business skills points test is not

less than the number of points specified by the Minister for

the purposes of this paragraph in a notice published in the

Gazette.

"(3) For the purposes of paragraph (2) (c), 'the appropriate

regional authority', in relation to an applicant, means the Department or

authority (if any) of the State or Territory in which the applicant intends to develop a business that is specified for the purposes of this subregulation by the Minister in a notice published in the Gazette.

"(4) For the purposes of paragraph (2) (h):

(a) an applicant's score on the business skills points test is the

sum of the applicant's scores under:

(i) Division 2 of Part 1; and

(ii) Parts 2, 3 and 4;

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of Schedule 9; and

(b) an applicant's score under a Division or Part of Schedule 9 is

the number of points specified in that Division or Part in relation to the attribute described in the Division or Part that relates to the applicant at the time the application is made or, if there is more than 1 attribute of that kind, the highest single number of points so specified.".

17. Regulation 60 (Domestic worker (overseas executive) visa)

17.1 Omit "(overseas organisation)", substitute "(overseas executive)".

18. Regulation 87B (Occupational trainee visa)

18.1 Paragraph 87B (a):

Omit the paragraph.

18.2 Paragraph 87B (b):

Add at the end:

"; and (iii) that the occupational training that is proposed will give the applicant additional or enhanced skills that he or she will be able to utilise in his or her occupation after leaving Australia; and

(iv) that occupational opportunities available to Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia will not be adversely affected if the visa is granted.".

19. Regulation 93 (Visitor (other) visa)

19.1 Subparagraph 93 (a) (v):

Omit "and".

20. Regulation 95 (Return visa, Class B)

20.1 Subparagraph 95 (c) (iii): person:".

21. Regulation 98B (Student (category A) visa)

the applicant".

21.1 Paragraph 98B (1) (b): assisted student,

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21.2 Paragraph 98B (2) (b):

Omit the paragraph, substitute:

"(b) if the applicant is a member of the family unit of a student sponsored by AIDAB, the applicant produces to the Minister evidence that AIDAB supports the application for the visa; and".

22. Regulation 98D (Student (category B) visa)

22.1 Paragraphs 98D (1) (b) and (3) (b):

Omit the paragraphs.

23. Regulation 99 (Division to cease to have effect)

23.1

Omit "31 December 1991", substitute "31 March 1992".

24. Regulation 106 (Camp clearance visa)

24.1 Paragraph 106 (b):

After "refugees", insert "or the government of Hong Kong".

24.2 Subparagraph 106 (c) (iv):

Omit "1989.", substitute "1989;".

25. Regulation 108 (Grant of visa or entry permit to family unit

members)

25.1 Paragraph 108 (2) (f):

Omit the paragraph.

26. Regulation 118 (Yugoslav (temporary) entry permit)

26.1 Paragraph 118 (1) (b):

Omit "5 August 1991", substitute "31 December 1991".

26.2 Paragraph 118 (2) (a):

Omit "31 December 1991", substitute "30 April 1992".

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27. Regulation 119G (Sri Lankan (temporary) entry permit)

27.1 Paragraph 119G (1) (b):

Omit the paragraph, substitute:

"(b) the applicant was present in Australia, and held a valid entry permit, on 31 December 1991;".

27.2 Paragraph 119G (2) (b):

Omit "31 December 1991", substitute "30 April 1992".

28. Regulation 127 (Extended eligibility (family) entry permit)

28.1 Subparagraph 127 (a) (ii):

Omit "test;", substitute "test; or".

28.2 Subparagraph 127 (a) (iii):

Omit the subparagraph, substitute:

"(iii) is an aged dependent relative, remaining relative, special need relative or orphan relative in relation to a person in Australia who:

(A) is an Australian citizen; or

(B) is an Australian permanent resident who has been resident in Australia for a reasonable period; or".

29. Regulation 128 (Extended eligibility (economic) entry permit)

29.1 Sub-subparagraph 128 (1) (a) (iv) (A): After "talent", insert "and special service".

29.2 Subregulation 128 (2):

Omit the subregulation.

30. Regulation 131A (December 1989 (temporary) entry permit)

30.1 Paragraph 131A (1) (b):

Omit the paragraph, substitute:

"(b) the applicant was in Australia on, and has not left Australia since, 18 December 1989;".

30.2 Paragraphs 131A (1) (e) and (f):

Omit the paragraphs, substitute:

"(e) if, in the opinion of the Minister, the applicant should not be

granted an entry permit without an assurance of support, an

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assurance of support satisfactory to the Minister has been

given;".

31. Regulation 135 (Spouse (after entry) entry permit)

31.1 Subparagraph 135 (2) (e) (iv): Omit the subparagraph, substitute:

"(iv) is the holder of a temporary entry permit that is a

valid temporary entry permit for the purposes of

section 47 of the Act; or".

32. Regulation 136 (Child (after entry) entry permit)

32.1 Paragraph 136 (d):

Omit the paragraph, substitute:

"(d) the applicant is the holder of a temporary entry permit that is

a valid temporary entry permit for the purposes of section 47

of the Act.".

33. Regulation 137 (Aged parent (after entry) entry permit)

33.1 Paragraph 137 (d):

Omit the paragraph, substitute:

"(d) the applicant is the holder of a temporary entry permit that is

a valid temporary entry permit for the purposes of section 47

of the Act.".

34.

Regulation 139 (Skilled occupation entry permit)

34.1 Paragraphs 139 (1) (a) and (b):

Omit the paragraphs, substitute:

"(a) the applicant is the holder of a temporary entry permit that is a valid temporary entry permit for the purposes of section 47 of the Act;".

34.2 Subregulation 139 (2):

Omit the subregulation.

35. Regulation 140 (Family and other close ties entry permit)

35.1

Subregulation (1):

Omit "compassionate grounds", substitute "family and other close ties".

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35.2 Paragraphs 140 (1) (a) and (b):

Omit the paragraphs, substitute:

"(a) the applicant is the holder of a temporary entry permit that is a valid temporary entry permit for the purposes of section 47 of the Act;

(b)

the Minister is satisfied that the applicant meets the requirements of subregulation (2);".

35.3 Subregulation 140 (2):

Omit all the words before paragraph (a), substitute:

"(2) An applicant meets the requirements of this subregulation

if:".

36. Regulation 142 (Confirmatory entry permit)

36.1 Paragraph 142 (a):

Omit the paragraph, substitute:

"(a) the applicant is the holder of a temporary entry permit that is

a valid temporary entry permit for the purposes of section 47

of the Act;".

37. Regulation 142A (Refugee (permanent) entry permit)

37.1 Paragraph 142A (a):

Omit the paragraph, substitute:

"(a) the applicant is the holder of a temporary entry permit that is

a valid temporary entry permit for the purposes of section 47

of the Act;".

38. Regulation 142B (Pilot (permanent) entry permit)

38.1 Paragraph 142B (b):

Omit the paragraph, substitute:

"(b) the applicant is the holder of a temporary entry permit that is

a valid temporary entry permit for the purposes of section 47

of the Act;

(ba) the applicant is authorised to work in Australia;".

39. Regulation 144 (Waiver of health criteria)

39.1 Paragraph 144 (1) (e):

Omit the paragraph.

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40. Regulation 146 (Qualifications—suitability for employment)

40.1

Subparagraph 146 (1) (a) (ii):

Omit "has in respect", substitute "has, in respect".

40.2

Subparagraphs 146 (1) (b) (iii) and (iv):

Omit "in respect", substitute "is an occupation in respect".

40.3

Subparagraph 146 (1) (b) (v):

Omit "in which", substitute "is an occupation in which".

40.4 Subregulation 146 (2) (definition of "relevant Australian authority",

paragraph (c)):

Omit the paragraph, substitute:

"(c) the Department of Industrial Relations; or

(d) if the circumstances of a case preclude an authority referred

to in paragraph (a), (b) or (c) from making an assessment, the

Minister;".

41. Part 6 (Assurances of support)

41.1 Omit the Part, substitute:

"PART 6—ASSURANCES OF SUPPORT

Division 1—Assurances of support given in relation to applications

lodged before 20 December 1991

Interpretation

"163. In this Division:

'assurance of support' means:

(a)

an assurance of support given under these Regulations in

relation to an application lodged before 20 December 1991 or

(b) a maintenance guarantee that:

(i) was given before 18 December 1989 under regulations

that were in force under the Act or under any of the

Acts repealed by the Act; and

(ii) is expressed, or otherwise purports, to have effect

after 19 December 1991.

Form of certain assurances of support

"163A. An assurance of support given under this Division after 19

December 1991 must be in the form approved by the Minister.

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Duration of assurances of support

"163B. (1) An assurance of support that, as at the end of 19 December 1991, had been in force for not less than 2 years has no effect on or after 20 December 1991.

(2) An assurance of support that:

(a) was given before 20 December 1991 and, at the end of

19 December 1991, had been in force for less than 2

years; or

(b) is given under this Division on or after

20 December 1991;

ceases to have effect at the end of 2 years after the day when the applicant

enters Australia or the grant of his or her application for the relevant entry

permit, whichever happens later.

Effect of assurance of support

"163C. If, while an assurance of support has effect after 19 December 1991 in respect of a person, that person has received support in the form of:

(a)

a job search allowance payable under Part 2.11 of the Social

Security Act 1991; or

(b) a newstart allowance payable under Part 2.12 of that Act; or

(c) a special benefit payable under Part 2.15 of that Act;

an amount equal to the value of the support provided (less any amount paid in respect of the support by or on behalf of that person to the Commonwealth) is a debt due and payable to the Commonwealth by the person who gave the assurance.

Earlier liabilities not affected

"163D. Nothing in this Division affects any liability incurred under, or in respect of, an assurance of support before 20 December 1991.

"Division 2Assurances of support given in relation to applications

lodged after 19 December 1991

Interpretation

"164. In this Division:

'assurance of support' means an assurance of support that is given in

relation to an application lodged after 19 December 1991;

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'item 2 assurance' means an assurance of support given to meet the

criterion set out in item 2 in Schedule 1;

'relevant entry permit', in relation to an assurance of support, means:

(a)

the entry permit or entry visa for the grant of which the

giving of the assurance of support was required; or

(b)

the entry permit the grant of which on entry was a

consequence of the grant of a travel-only visa for the grant of

which the giving of the assurance of support was required.

Form and duration of assurance of support

"164A. (1) An assurance of support:

(a)

must be on the form approved by the Minister; and

(b)

has effect in respect of a person for the period of 2 years

beginning on the day when that person enters Australia or is

granted the relevant entry permit, whichever happens later.

"(2) An item 2 assurance is taken not to have been given unless the bond (if any) required by regulation 164D in relation to it has been lodged.

Persons in respect of whom assurance of support may be given

"164B. (1) Subject to subregulation (2), a person must not give assurances of support having effect at the same time in respect of more than 2 persons.

"(2) A person does not count for the purposes of subregulation (1)

if that person:

(a)

has not turned 18; and

(b)

is included in an assurance of support given in respect of

another person.

Effect of assurance of support

"164C. If, while an assurance of support has effect in respect of a

person, that person has been provided with support in the form of:

(a)

a job search allowance payable under Part 2.11 of the Social

Security Act 1991; or

(b)

a news tart allowance payable under Part 2.12 of that Act; or

(c) a special benefit payable under Part 2.15 of that Act;

an amount equal to the value of the support provided (less any amount paid in respect of the support by or on behalf of that person to the Commonwealth) is a debt due and payable to the Commonwealth by the person who gave the assurance.

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Bond (item 2 assurances)

"164D. (1) A person who gives an item 2 assurance in respect of an applicant for a visa or entry permit who has turned 18 must, before a decision is made on the application to which the assurance relates, lodge with the Minister a bond in a form approved by the Minister, for the amount specified in subregulation (2), that secures the payment to the Commonwealth, on demand, of any amount (up to the amount of the bond) due to the Commonwealth under regulation 164C in respect of:

(a) the applicant; and

(b)

if the assurance has effect also in relation to a person who has

not turned 18, that person.

"(2) The amount of a bond is:

(a)

$3,500, if the application to which the assurance relates is not

dependent on the holding by, or grant to, another person of a

visa or entry permit of the same kind; or

(b) $1,500, if that application is so dependent.

"(3) The person by whom an item 2 assurance was given is not

liable for payment of any part of an amount due under regulation 164C

until the bond is exhausted.

"(4) If, after taking all reasonable steps to enforce a bond, the

Commonwealth is unsuccessful in obtaining payment in full of the amount of the bond, the bond is taken to be exhausted".

42. Regulation 185 (Fee on application for temporary entry permit

granted only in Australia)

42.1 Subregulation 185 (4):

Omit "subregulation (4A)," substitute "subregulations (4A) and (5),".

42.2 Subregulation 185 (4A):

Omit the subregulation, substitute:

"(4A) Subregulation (4) does not apply to an application if:

(a) the applicant holds:

(i) a private subsidised student entry visa; or

(ii) a private subsidised student entry permit; or

(iii) a prescribed temporary entry permit the application

for which would have resulted in the applicant being granted a private subsidised student entry visa or entry permit if the application 'had been made on or after

19 December 1989; and

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(b)

the applicant has applied for a private subsidised student entry permit

"(5) Subregulation (4) does not apply to an application if the application is for an entry permit as:

(a) an assisted student or an exchange student; or

(b)

a student approved under an overseas students training scheme approved by the Commonwealth, other than the EMSS or a scheme administered by AIDAB.".

43. Regulation 186 (Fee on application for certain entry permits)

43.1 Paragraph 186 (1) (d):

Omit the paragraph, substitute:

"(d) family and other close ties;".

44. Schedule 1 (Criteria and representative symbols)

44.1 Items 2 and 2A:

Omit the items, substitute:

"2

at the time of decision, an assurance of support in

B

relation to the applicant has been given by a person

and accepted by the Minister

2A

if the Minister requires an assurance of support in

B 1 ".

relation to the applicant, such an assurance has, at the time of decision, been given by a person and accepted by the Minister

45. Schedule 2 (Classes of visas, prescribed criteria and code

numbers)

45.1 Part 1:

After item 5, insert:

"5A

business skills

(a)

the criteria specified in regulation

127

48A

(b) A,D, E, H1

5B

business skills

(a) the criteria specified in regulation

128".

(senior executive)

48B

(b) A, D, E, H1

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46. Schedule 3 (Classes of entry permits)

46.1 Item 7 (column 3):

After "D,", insert "E,".

46.2 After item 16, insert:

"16A

business skills

127

16B

business skills

128".

(senior executive)

46.3 Item 30 (column 2): other close ties".

47. Schedule 6 (Forms)

47.1

Form 1 (subclauses 3 (3) and (5)):

Add at the end:

"(c) I made, or caused to be made, a false or misleading

[ ]".

statement in a declaration about my character or

conduct or both

48. Schedule 8 (Fees)

48.1 Part 1:

After item 5, insert:

"5A

business skills

$1,600

5B

business skills

$1,600".

(senior executive)

48.2 Part 1, item 17 (column 2):

Omit "(overseas organisation)", substitute "(overseas executive)".

48.3 Part 2, item 6 (column 2):

Omit "Compassionate grounds", substitute "Family and other close ties".

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49. New Schedule 9

49.1 Add at the end:

SCHEDULE 9

Regulations 48A and 48B

BUSINESS SKILLS POINTS TEST

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Item

Attributes

Number of

points

PART EBUSINESS ATTRIBUTES

Division 1—Applicant's principal business (business

skills visa)

101

The business:

75

(a)

had an annual turnover of not less than

$5,000,000; and

(b)

the major activity of the business was in a

designated industry sector;

in not less than 2 of the 3 years immediately preceding the

day when the application was made

102

The business:

70

(a)

had an annual turnover of not less than

$3,000,000; and

(b)

the major activity of the business was in a

designated industry sector;

in not less than 2 of the 3 years immediately preceding the

day when the application was made

103

The business:

65

(a)

had an annual turnover of not less than

$1,500,000; and

(b)

the major activity of the business was in a

designated industry sector;

in not less than 2 of the 3 years immediately preceding the

day when the application was made

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The business:

60

(a)

had an annual turnover of not less than $750,000; and

(b)

employed not less than 5 full-time employees; and

(c)

the major activity of the business was in a designated industry sector,

in not less than 2 of the 3 years immediately preceding the

day when the application was made

105

The business:

60

(a)

had an annual turnover of not less than $5,000,000; and

(b) employed not less than 5 full-time employees;

in not less than 2 of the 3 years immediately preceding the

day when the application was made

106

The business:

55

(a)

had an annual turnover of not less than $500,000; and

(b)

employed not less than 5 full-time employees; and

(c)

the major activity of the business was in a designated industry sector;

in not less than 2 of the 3 years immediately preceding the

day when the application was made

107

The business:

55

(a)

had an annual turnover of not less than $3,000,000; and

(b)

employed not less than 5 full-time employees;

in not less than 2 of the 3 years immediately preceding the

day when the application was made

108

The business:

50

(a)

had an annual turnover of not less than $1,500,000; and

(b)

employed not less than 5 full-time employees;

in not less than 2 of the 3 years immediately preceding the

day when the application was made

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The business:

40

(a)

had an annual turnover of not less than $750,000; and

(b)

employed not less than 5 full-time employees;

in not less than 2 of the 3 years immediately preceding the

day when the application was made

110

The business:

35

(a)

had an annual turnover of not less than $500,000; and

(b)

employed not less than 5 full-time employees;

in not less than 2 of the 3 years immediately preceding the

day when the application was made

Division 2—Applicant's business (business skills (senior

executive) visa)

151

The major activity of the business is in a designated

65

industry sector

152

The major activity of the business is not in a designated

60

industry sector

PART 2—AGE OF APPLICANT AT TIME OF

APPLICATION

201

Not less than 30 years but under 45 years

30

202

Not less than 45 years but under 50 years

20

203

Not less than 25 years but under 30 years

15

204

Not less than 50 years but under 56 years

10

205

Less than 25 years or more than 55 years

0

PART 3—LANGUAGE ABILITY OF APPLICANT

301

High ability to read, write and speak English

30

302

Moderate ability to read, write and speak English

20

303

High ability to read, write and speak in 2 or more

10

languages other than English and enrolment in a designated

English language course before entry to Australia

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Low ability to read, write and speak English and applicant

10

has enrolment in a designated English language course

before entry to Australia

305

Low or no ability to read, write and speak English

0

PART 4—NET ASSETS OF THE APPLICANT OR OF THE APPLICANT AND THE APPLICANT'S SPOUSE

TOGETHER

401

Not less than $2,500,000

15

402

Not less than $1,500,000 but less than $2,500,000

10

403

Not less than $500,000 but less than $1,500,000

5

404

Less than $500,000

0

50. Applications under former regulation 142A for PRC citizen

(permanent) entry permits

50.1 For the purposes of an application made before 27 June 1990 for a PRC citizen (permanent) entry permit and awaiting decision on or after that date, regulation 142A of these Regulations as in force on 26 June 1990 is taken to have been amended, with effect from 20 February 1990, by inserting before "the applicant" in paragraphs (b) and (c) "at the time when the application is decided,".

NOTES

1. Notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 17 December 1991.

2. Statutory Rules 1989 No. 365 as amended by 1989 Nos. 414 and 416; 1990 Nos. 1, 34, 69, 75, 109, 204, 237, 242, 251, 261, 272, 279, 320, 339, 371, 402 and 452; 1991 Nos. 2, 8, 18, 25, 43, 60, 88, 201, 226, 229, 230, 243, 285, 295, 342 and 349.

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