Migration (Required Medical Assessment) Amendment Instrument (LIN 23/042) 2023 (Cth)
LIN 23/042
Migration (Required Medical Assessment) Amendment Instrument (LIN 23/042) 2023
I, Dannielle Nagle, delegate of the Minister, make this instrument under paragraphs 4005(1)(aa) and 4007(1)(aa) of Schedule 4 to the Migration Regulations 1994 (the Regulations).
Dated 21 June 2023
Dannielle Nagle
Chief Medical Officer
Department of Home Affairs
1 Name
This instrument is the Migration (Required Medical Assessment) Amendment Instrument (LIN 23/042) 2023 (LIN 23/042).
2 Commencement
This instrument commences on 1 July 2023.
3Amendment
Schedule 1 amends Required Medical Assessment (IMMI 15/144) (F2015L01826).
4 Application and transitional
The amendments made by this instrument do not apply in relation to an application for a Subclass 457 (Temporary Work (Skilled)) visa.
Note Part 457 of Schedule 2 to the Regulations and clause 4006A of Schedule 4 to the Regulations were repealed by the Migration Legislation Amendment (Temporary Skill Shortage Visa and Complementary Reforms) Regulations 2018 on 18 March 2018.
Schedule 1 Amendment
(s.3)
[1] Schedule 1
substitute
Column A
Country of citizenship; or country or countries where the person has spent three or more consecutive months in the last five years
Column B
Temporary stay in Australia of up to six months
Column C
Temporary stay in Australia of six months or more
Column D
Permanent and provisional visa applicants
Column E
Additional medical assessments
Albania;
American Samoa;
Andorra;
Anguilla;
Antigua and Barbuda;
Argentina;
Armenia;
Aruba;
Australia;
Austria;
Bahamas;
Bahrain;
Barbados;
Belarus;
Belgium;
Belize;
Bermuda;
Bonaire;
Bosnia and Herzegovina;
Bouvet Island;
Bulgaria;
Cabo Verde;
Canada;
Cayman Islands;
Chile;
Christmas Island;
Cocos(Keeling) Islands;
Comoros;
Cook Islands;
Costa Rica;
Croatia;
Cuba;
Curacao;
Cyprus;
Czech republic;
Denmark;
Dominica;
Egypt;
Estonia;
Falkland Islands;
Faroe Islands;
Finland;
France;
French Polynesia;
Germany;
Gibraltar;
Greece;
Grenada;
Guadeloupe;
Guam;
Guatemala;
Heard and McDonald Islands;
Honduras;
Hungary;
Iceland;
Iran (Islamic Republic of);
Iraq;
Ireland;
Israel;
Italy;
Jamaica;
Japan;
Jordan;
Kuwait;
Latvia;
Lebanon;
Liechtenstein;
Lithuania;
Luxembourg;
Macedonia (Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia);
Maldives;
Malta;
Mauritius;
Mexico;
Monaco;
Montenegro;
Montserrat;
Netherlands;
Netherlands Antilles;
New Caledonia;
New Zealand;
Norfolk Island;
Norway;
Oman;
Palestinian Authority;
Pitcairn Island;
Poland;
Portugal;
Puerto Rico;
Reunion Island;
Saint Eustatius & Saba;
Saint Helena (Ascension and Tristan da Cunha);
Saint Kitts and Nevis;
Saint Lucia;
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines;
Samoa;
San Marino;
Saudi Arabia;
Serbia;
Seychelles;
Sint Maarten (Dutch part);
Slovakia;
Slovenia;South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands;
Spain;
Suriname;
Svalbard & Jan Mayen;
Sweden;
Switzerland;
Syrian Arab Republic;
Togo;
Tokelau;
Tonga;
Trinidad and Tobago;
Tunisia;
Türkiye;
Turks and Caicos Islands;
United Arab Emirates;
United Kingdom (British citizen);
United States of America;
Uruguay;
Vanuatu;
Vatican City;
Virgin Islands (British);
Virgin Islands (US);
Wallis and FutunaNo medical assessment other than the additional medical assessments specified in Column E of this Table No medical assessment other than the additional medical assessments specified in Column E of this Table Under 11 years of age:
Medical examination and any additional medical assessments specified in Column E of this TableAged 11 and older and under 15 years of age:
Medical examination, chest x-ray and any additional medical assessments specified in Column E of this TableAged 15 years of age or older:
Medical examination, chest x-ray, HIV test, serum creatinine/eGFR and any additional medical assessments specified in Column E of this TableLikely to work or be a trainee at an Australian Childcare centre (including preschool and crèche):
Chest x-ray, medical examination and serum creatinine/eGFRIntending to work as (or study to be) a doctor, dentist, nurse or paramedic:
Chest x-ray, medical examination, serum creatinine/eGFR, HIV test, Hepatitis B and C testsPregnant and intending to have the baby in Australia:
Hepatitis B testAged 75 years and older and applying for a Subclass 600 or Subclass 676 visa:
Medical examination and serum creatinine/eGFR[2] Schedule 2
substitute
| Column A Country of citizenship; or country or countries where the applicant has spent three or more consecutive months in the last five years | Column B Temporary stay in Australia of up to six months | Column C Temporary stay in Australia of six months or more | Column D Permanent and provisional visa applicants | Column E Additional medical assessments for paragraph 4006A(1)(aa) |
| All countries that are not listed in column A of the table in Schedule 1 to the Instrument | No medical assessment other than additional medical assessments specified in column E of this table or Schedule 3 | Under 11 years of age: Aged 11 or older and under 15 years of age: chest x-ray and any additional medical assessments specified in column E of this table or Schedule 3 Aged 15 or older: | Under 2 years of age: 2 years of age to under 11 years of age: Aged 11 or older and under 15 years of age: Aged 15 years or older: | Intending to work as (or study to be) a doctor, dentist, nurse or paramedic: Likely to work (or be a trainee) at an Australian Childcare centre (including preschool and crèche): Likely to enter a health care or hospital environment: Pregnant and intending to have the baby in Australia: Aged 75 years and older and applying for a Subclass 600 or Subclass 676 visa: |
[3] Schedule 3 Additional medical assessments for paragraphs 4005(1)(aa) and 4007(1)(aa)
(paragraph 2(g))
substitute
Item
Additional medical assessments for paragraphs 4005(1)(aa) and 4007(1)(aa)
1 For an applicant who intends to work as, or study or train to be, a doctor, dentist, nurse or paramedic:
(a) if the applicant is not an applicant mentioned in paragraph (b):
(i) medical examination; and
(ii) chest X-ray; and
(iii) HIV test; and
(iv) Hepatitis B test; and
(v) Hepatitis C test; and
(vi) latent tuberculosis screening; and
(vii) serum creatinine/eGFR; or
(b) if the applicant has applied for a Subclass 600 (Visitor) visa for temporary stay in Australia of not more than 6 months:
(i) medical examination; and
(ii) chest X-ray; and
(iii) HIV test; and
(iv) Hepatitis B test; and
(v) Hepatitis C test; and
(vi) serum creatinine/eGFR.
2 For an applicant who intends to work as, or study or train to be, a health care worker, or to work within a health care, aged care or disability care facility, in a health care profession not mentioned in item 1:
(a) if the applicant is not an applicant mentioned in paragraph (b):
(i) medical examination; and
(ii) chest X-ray; and
(iii) latent tuberculosis screening;
(iv) serum creatinine/eGFR; or
(b) if the applicant has applied for a Subclass 600 (Visitor) visa for temporary stay in Australia of not more than 6 months:
(i) medical examination; and
(ii) chest X-ray; and
(iii) serum creatinine/eGFR.
3 For an applicant who is likely to work or be a trainee at an Australian childcare centre (including preschool and crèche):
(i) medical examination; and
(ii) chest X-ray; and
(iii) serum creatinine/eGFR.
4 For an applicant who is likely to enter a health care or hospital environment:
(i) medical examination; and
(ii) chest X-ray; and
(iii) serum creatinine/eGFR.
5 For an applicant who is pregnant and intending to have the baby in Australia—Hepatitis B test. 6 For an applicant who is at least 75 years old, and applying for a Subclass 600 (Visitor) visa or a Subclass 676 (Tourist) visa:
(i) medical examination; and
(ii) serum creatinine/eGFR.
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