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Statutory Rules 1998No. 104 1

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Migration Regulations2 (Amendment)

I, WILLIAM PATRICK DEANE, 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 20 May 1998.

 WILLIAM DEANE

 Governor-General

By His Excellency’s Command,

PHILIP RUDDOCK

Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs

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PART 1—PRELIMINARY

1.   Commencement

1.1   Parts 1 and 2 commence on 1 July 1998.

1.2   Part 3 commences on 1 August 1998.

2.   Amendment

2.1   The Migration Regulations are amended as set out in these Regulations.

PART 2—AMENDMENTS COMMENCING ON

1 JULY 1998

3.   Regulation 1.03 (Interpretation)

3.1   Definition of “APEC economy”:

Omit “Chile,” insert “the Republic of Chile,”.

4.   Regulation 1.14 (Orphan relative)

4.1   Subparagraph 1.14 (a) (ii):

Omit the subparagraph, substitute:

  1. “(ii)

    does not have a spouse; and”.

5.   Regulation 2.12B (Safe third country, prescribed connection and cut off day (subsection 91D (1) and paragraph 91G (1) (b) of the Act))

5.1   Omit the regulation.

6.   New regulation 2.12BA

6.1   Before regulation 2.12C, insert:

Safe third country and prescribed connection (Act, s 91D (1))

 “2.12BA(1) For paragraph 91D (1) (a) of the Act, PRC is a safe third country in relation to a person who:

  1. (a)

    either:

    1. (i)

      is, or has been, a Vietnamese refugee settled in PRC; or

    2. (ii)

      is a close relative of, or is dependent on, a person who is, or has been, a Vietnamese refugee settled in PRC;

 as covered by the agreement between Australia and PRC; and

  1. (b)

    entered Australia without lawful authority on or after 1 January 1996.

 “(2) For paragraph 91D (1) (b) of the Act, a person referred to in subregulation (1) has a prescribed connection with PRC if the person, or a parent of the person, resided in PRC at any time before the person entered Australia.

 “(3) In this regulation:

  1. (a)

    ‘agreement between Australia and PRC’ means the agreement constituted by the Memorandum of Understanding the English text of which is set out in Schedule 11, together with the exchange of letters between representatives of Australia and PRC dated 9 April 1998 and 10 April 1998 the text of which is set out in Schedule 12;

  2. (b)

    the use of the word ‘Vietnamese’ is as a reference to nationality or country of origin and not as an ethnic description.

Note 1   ‘PRC’ is defined in regulation 1.03.

Note 2   Subsection 91D (4) of the Act provides that a regulation made for paragraph (1) (a) ceases to be in force at the end of 2 years after the regulation commences.”.

7.   Regulation 2.26 (Prescribed qualifications and prescribed number of points)

7.1   Subregulation 2.26 (3):

Add at the end:

  1. “; and (d)

    in relation to the determination of the points score of an applicant for a Subclass 105 (Skilled—Australian Linked) or Subclass 126 (Independent) visa, must add 5 points to the total number of points otherwise obtained by an applicant if the applicant holds an award (being an Australian degree, higher degree, diploma or trade certificate) obtained after a period of at least 1 year of full-time study in Australia for that award.”.

8.   Regulation 2.33 (Effect of assurance of support)

8.1   After paragraph 2.33 (c), insert:

  1. “or

    (d) a widow allowance under Part 2.8A of that Act; or

  2. (e)

    a PP (partnered) under Part 2.10 of that Act; or

  3. (f)

    a mature age allowance under Part 2.12A or 2.12B of that Act; or

  4. (g)

    a partner allowance under Part 2.15A of that Act; or

  5. (h)

    a parenting allowance under Part 2.18 of that Act; or

  6. (i)

    a youth training allowance under Part 8 of the Student and Youth Assistance Act 1973;”.

9.   Regulation 2.38 (Liability of person giving assurance of support)

9.1   After paragraph 2.38 (1) (g), insert:

  1. “or

    (h) a PP (partnered) under Part 2.10 of the Social Security Act 1991; or

  2. (i)

    a mature age allowance under Part 2.12A or 2.12B of that Act;”.

10.   Regulation 2.43 (Grounds for cancellation of visa (Act, s 116))

10.1   After paragraph 2.43 (1) (h), insert:

  1. “; (i)

    in the case of the holder of:

    1. (i)

      a Subclass 456 (Business (Short Stay)) visa; or

    2. (ii)

      a Subclass 956 (Electronic Travel Authority (Business Entrant—Long Validity)) visa; or

    3. (iii)

      a Subclass 977 (Electronic Travel Authority (Business Entrant—Short Validity)) visa—

 that, despite the grant of the visa, the Minister is satisfied that the visa holder did not have, at the time of the grant of the visa, or has ceased to have, an intention only to stay in, or visit, Australia temporarily for business purposes;

  1. (j)

    in the case of the holder of:

    1. (i)

      a Subclass 676 (Tourist (Short Stay)) visa; or

    2. (ii)

      a Subclass 686 (Tourist (Long Stay)) visa—

 that, despite the grant of the visa, the Minister is satisfied that the visa holder did not have, at the time of the grant of the visa, or has ceased to have, an intention only to visit, or remain in, Australia as a visitor temporarily for the purpose of visiting an Australian citizen, or Australian permanent resident, who is a parent, spouse, child, brother or sister of the visa holder or for another purpose, other than a purpose related to business or medical treatment;

  1. (k)

    in the case of the holder of a Subclass 976 (Electronic Travel Authority (Visitor)) visa—that, despite the grant of the visa, the Minister is satisfied that the visa holder did not have, at the time of the grant of the visa, or has ceased to have, an intention only to visit Australia temporarily for tourism purposes.”.

11.   Regulation 3.02 (Passenger card)

11.1   Paragraphs 3.02 (1) (b) and (f):

Omit the paragraphs, substitute:

  1. “(b)

    ‘Do you have any criminal conviction/s?’.”.

12.   Schedule 1 (Classes of visas)

12.1   Omit the heading, substitute:

 “SCHEDULE 1Regulations 2.02 and 2.07

CLASSES OF VISAS”.

12.2   Subparagraph 1218 (2) (a) (i):

Omit the subparagraph, substitute:

  1. “(i)

    Subject to subparagraph (iii), in the case of an applicant who is outside Australia when he or she applies (whether or not the application is made outside Australia):

$50”.

12.3   Subitem 1301 (1):

After “866,”, insert “1001,”.

13.   Schedule 2, Part 104 (Preferential Family)

13.1   Clause 104.221:

Omit the clause, substitute:

“104.221

The applicant:

  1. (a)

    continues to satisfy the criterion in clause 104.211; or

  2. (b)

    does not continue to satisfy that criterion only because the applicant has turned 18.”.

14.   Schedule 2, Part 106 (Regional Linked)

14.1   Clause 106.211:

After paragraph 106.211 (b), insert:

  1. “or (c)

    is a grandchild or first cousin;”.

15.   Schedule 2, Part 420 (Entertainment)

15.1   Paragraph 420.222 (3) (c):

Omit the paragraph, substitute:

  1. “(c)

    the application is supported by a certificate given by the Arts Minister, or a person authorised by the Arts Minister:

    1. (i)

      confirming that:

      1. (A)

        citizens or residents of Australia have been afforded a reasonable opportunity to participate in all levels of production; and

      2. (B)

        the foreign investment, or the private investment guaranteed against the foreign returns by a distributor, in the production, is greater than the amount to be expended on entertainers sponsored for entry; or

    2. (ii)

      confirming that the production is fully funded offshore.”.

15.2   Subclause 420.223 (1):

Omit “subclauses (2) and (3)”, substitute “subclauses (2), (3) and (4)”.

15.3   After subclause 420.223 (3), insert:

“(4)

Paragraph (1) (d) does not apply in relation to the sponsorship of an applicant whose application was supported by a certificate given under subparagraph 420.222 (3) (c) (ii).”.

16.   Schedule 2, Part 806 (Family)

16.1   Clause 806.221:

Omit the clause, substitute:

“806.221

The applicant:

  1. (a)

    continues to satisfy the criterion in clause 806.213; or

  2. (b)

    does not continue to satisfy that criterion only because the applicant has turned 18.”.

17.   Schedule 6 (General points test—qualifications and points)

Note   The following note should be inserted after Item 6316 in Part 3 of Schedule 6:

“Note   In the determination of the points score of an applicant for a Subclass 105 (Skilled—Australian Linked) or Subclass 126 (Independent) visa, 5 points must be added if the applicant holds an award (being an Australian degree, higher degree, diploma or trade certificate) obtained after a period of at least 1 year of full-time study in Australia for that award: see paragraph 2.26 (3) (d).”.

18.   Schedule 8A (Amount of partial refund)

18.1   Item 8902:

Omit the item, substitute:

“8902.   Refund in relation to second instalment of visa application charge paid between 1 July 1997 and 30 June 1998 (inclusive)

8902.1   In the case of an applicant who paid, between 1 July 1997 and 30 June 1998 (inclusive), a second instalment of visa application charge assessed under any of the following subparagraphs of Schedule 1:

  1. (a)

    subparagraph 1104 (2) (b) (i);

  2. (b)

    subparagraph 1114 (2) (b) (i);

  3. (c)

    subparagraph 1121 (2) (b) (i):

$4,470

8902.2   In the case of an applicant who paid, between 1 July 1997 and 30 June 1998 (inclusive), a second instalment of visa application charge assessed under any of the following subparagraphs of Schedule 1:

  1. (a)

    subparagraph 1104 (2) (b) (ii);

  2. (b)

    subparagraph 1112 (2) (b) (i);

  3. (c)

    subparagraph 1114 (2) (b) (ii);

  4. (d)

    subparagraph 1116 (2) (b) (i);

  5. (e)

    subparagraph 1117 (2) (b) (i);

  6. (f)

    subparagraph 1118 (2) (b) (i);

  7. (g)

    subparagraph 1120 (2) (b) (i);

  8. (h)

    subparagraph 1121 (2) (b) (ii);

  9. (i)

    subparagraph 1128A (2) (b) (i):

$2,235”.

18.2   Add at the end:

8903.   Refund in relation to second instalment of visa application charge paid on or after 1 July 1998

8903.1   In the case of an applicant who paid, on or after 1 July 1998, a second instalment of visa application charge assessed under any of the following subparagraphs of Schedule 1:

  1. (a)

    subparagraph 1104 (2) (b) (i);

  2. (b)

    subparagraph 1114 (2) (b) (i);

  3. (c)

    subparagraph 1121 (2) (b) (i):

$4,485

8903.2   In the case of an applicant who paid, on or after 1 July 1998, a second instalment of visa application charge assessed under any of the following subparagraphs of Schedule 1:

  1. (a)

    subparagraph 1104 (2) (b) (ii);

  2. (b)

    subparagraph 1112 (2) (b) (i);

  3. (c)

    subparagraph 1114 (2) (b) (ii);

  4. (d)

    subparagraph 1116 (2) (b) (i);

  5. (e)

    subparagraph 1117 (2) (b) (i);

  6. (f)

    subparagraph 1118 (2) (b) (i);

  7. (g)

    subparagraph 1120 (2) (b) (i);

  8. (h)

    subparagraph 1121 (2) (b) (ii);

  9. (i)

    subparagraph 1128A (2) (b) (i):

$2,240”.

19.   Schedule 11 (Memorandum of Understanding)

19.1   Heading:

Omit “Subregulation 2.12B (4)”, substitute “Subregulation 2.12BA (3)”.

20.   Schedule 12 (Exchange of letters)

20.1   Omit the Schedule, substitute new Schedule 12 set out in the Schedule to these Regulations.

21.   Further amendments—fees and charges

21.1   Amendments as follows:

Provision amended

Omit

Substitute

Subregulation 1.20C (3)

$3,045.

$3,055.

Paragraph 1.20E (2) (a)

$1,015;

$1,020;

Paragraph 1.20E (2) (b)

$1,015.

$1,020.

Subparagraph 5.40 (1) (b) (i)

$355;

$390;

Subparagraph 5.40 (1) (b) (ii)

$540.

$595.

Subregulation 5.40 (2)

$355.

$390.

Schedule 1—

Subparagraph 1101 (2) (a) (ii)

$1,055

$1,060

Paragraph 1104 (2) (a)

$3,040

$3,050

Sub-subparagraph 1104 (2) (b) (i) (C)

$4,470

$4,485

Sub-subparagraph 1104 (2) (b) (ii) (C)

$2,235

$2,240

Paragraph 1104A (2) (a)

$3,040

$3,050

Subparagraph 1107 (2) (a) (v)

$1,565

$1,570

Subparagraph 1107 (2) (b) (i)

$940

$945

Subparagraph 1108 (2) (a) (ii)

$1,055

$1,060

Paragraph 1112 (2) (a)

$1,055

$1,060

Subparagraph 1112 (2) (b) (i)

$2,235

$2,240

Subparagraph 1114 (2) (a) (ii)

$1,055

$1,060

Sub-subparagraph 1114 (2) (b) (i) (C)

$4,470

$4,485

Sub-subparagraph 1114 (2) (b) (ii) (C)

$2,235

$2,240

Subparagraph 1115 (2) (a) (vii)

$1,565

$1,570

Subparagraph 1115 (2) (b) (i)

$940

$945

Paragraph 1116 (2) (a)

$1,055

$1,060

Subparagraph 1116 (2) (b) (i)

$2,235

$2,240

Paragraph 1117 (2) (a)

$1,055

$1,060

Subparagraph 1117 (2) (b) (i)

$2,235

$2,240

Paragraph 1118 (2) (a)

$1,055

$1,060

Subparagraph 1118 (2) (b) (i)

$2,235

$2,240

Subparagraph 1119 (2) (a) (vii)

$1,565

$1,570

Subparagraph 1119 (2) (b) (i)

$940

$945

Paragraph 1120 (2) (a)

$1,055

$1,060

Subparagraph 1120 (2) (b) (i)

$2,235

$2,240

Subparagraph 1120A (2) (a) (ii)

$1,055

$1,060

Paragraph 1121 (2) (a)

$1,055

$1,060

Sub-subparagraph 1121 (2) (b) (i) (C)

$4,470

$4,485

Sub-subparagraph 1121 (2) (b) (ii) (C)

$2,235

$2,240

Paragraph 1124 (2) (a)

$1,055

$1,060

Paragraph 1124 (2) (b)

$940

$945

Subparagraph 1125 (2) (a) (iii)

$1,055

$1,060

Paragraph 1125 (2) (b)

$940

$945

Paragraph 1128A (2) (a)

$1,055

$1,060

Subparagraph 1128A (2) (b) (i)

$2,235

$2,240

Subparagraph 1129 (2) (a) (ii)

$1,055

$1,060

Subparagraph 1214 (2) (a) (i)

$35

$50

Paragraph 1215 (2) (a)

$1,055

$1,060

Sub-subparagraph 1216A (2) (b) (ii) (D)

$2,235

$2,240

Sub-subparagraph 1216A (2) (b) (iii) (C)

$2,235

$2,240

Subparagraph 1223A (2) (a) (i)

$45

$50

Subparagraph 1223A (2) (a) (iv)

$35

$50

PART 3—AMENDMENTS COMMENCING ON 1 AUGUST 1998

22.   Schedule 1 (Classes of visas)

22.1   Item 1203:

Omit the item.

22.2   Item 1221:

Omit the item.

23.   Schedule 2, Part 435 (Sri Lankan)

23.1   Omit the Part.

24.   Schedule 2, Part 443 (Citizens of former Yugoslavia)

24.1   Omit the Part.

25.   Schedule 2, Part 805 (Skilled)

25.1   Subparagraphs 805.212 (2A) (a) (ii) and (viii):

Omit the subparagraphs.

25.2   Subparagraph 805.212 (3) (a) (ii):

Omit “1994; or”, substitute “1994.”.

25.3   Paragraph 805.212 (3) (b):

Omit the paragraph.

SCHEDULE

Regulation 20

new schedule 12 for insertion in principal regulations

SCHEDULE 12

Subregulation 2.12BA (3)

EXCHANGE OF LETTERS

PART 1

PART 2

NOTES

1. Notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 27 May 1998.

2. Statutory Rules 1994 No. 268 as amended by 1994 Nos. 280, 322, 376 and 452; 1995 Nos. 3, 38, 117, 134, 268, 302 and 411; 1996 Nos. 12, 75 (regulations 7 and 8 were disallowed by the Senate on 11 September 1996), 76, 108, 121, 135, 198, 211 (regulations 4, 10, 11, 13.3, 14-37, 47-49, 51, 53-55, 74, 77.16, 77.19, 78, 85, 119 and 114 were disallowed by the Senate on 7 November 1996) and 276; 1997 Nos. 17, 64, 91, 92, 109, 137, 184, 185, 216, 263, 279, 288, 301 and 354; 1998 Nos. 36 and 37.

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