Migration Legislation Amendment (2015 Measures No. 2) Regulation 2015
Select Legislative Instrument No. 103, 2015
I, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Ret’d), Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, make the following regulation.
Dated 25 June 2015
Peter Cosgrove
Governor‑General
By His Excellency’s Command
Peter Dutton
Minister for Immigration and Border Protection
Contents
1............ Name................................................................................................... 1
2............ Commencement................................................................................... 1
3............ Authority............................................................................................. 1
4............ Schedules............................................................................................ 1
Schedule 1—Amendments relating to Bridging F and Referred Stay visas 2
Migration Regulations 1994 2
Schedule 2—Reporting on departing passengers and crew 7
Migration Regulations 1994 7
Schedule 3—Foreign currency exchange 12
Australian Citizenship Regulations 2007 12
Schedule 4—Fees to accompany application for evidence of Australian citizenship 13
Australian Citizenship Regulations 2007 13
Schedule 5—Nominated positions 14
Migration Regulations 1994 14
Schedule 6—Tribunals amalgamation 15
Part 1—Main amendments 15
Migration Agents Regulations 1998 15
Migration Regulations 1994 15
Part 2—Multiple amendments 24
Division 1—References to Migration Review Tribunal 24
Migration Regulations 1994 24
Division 2—References to MRT‑reviewable decisions 24
Migration Regulations 1994 24
Division 3—References to review authority 25
Migration Regulations 1994 25
Division 4—References to redundant provisions 27
Migration Regulations 1994 27
Division 5—References to RRT‑reviewable decisions 29
Migration Regulations 1994 29
Division 6—Repeals 29
Migration Regulations 1994 29
Schedule 7—Visa application charges 31
Migration Regulations 1994 31
Schedule 8—International airports 37
Customs Regulation 2015 37
Schedule 9—Miscellaneous Amendments 38
Migration Regulations 1994 38
Schedule 10—Application and transitional provisions 39
Australian Citizenship Regulations 2007 39
Migration Regulations 1994 39
1 Name
This is the Migration Legislation Amendment (2015 Measures No. 2) Regulation 2015.
2 Commencement
(1) Each provision of this instrument specified in column 1 of the table commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with column 2 of the table. Any other statement in column 2 has effect according to its terms.
Commencement information
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Provisions
Commencement
Date/Details
1. The whole of this instrument
1 July 2015.
1 July 2015
Note: This table relates only to the provisions of this instrument as originally made. It will not be amended to deal with any later amendments of this instrument.
(2) Any information in column 3 of the table is not part of this instrument. Information may be inserted in this column, or information in it may be edited, in any published version of this instrument.
3 Authority
This instrument is made under the following Acts:
(a) the Australian Citizenship Act 2007;
(b) the Customs Act 1901;
(c) the Migration Act 1958.
4 Schedules
Each instrument that is specified in a Schedule to this instrument is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this instrument has effect according to its terms.
Schedule 1—Amendments relating to Bridging F and Referred Stay visas
Migration Regulations 1994
1 Regulation 1.03
Insert:
assistance notice means a notice in writing, issued by the Attorney‑General, the Secretary of the Attorney‑General’s Department or an SES employee or acting SES employee of the Attorney‑General’s Department, in relation to a non‑citizen, advising that:
(a) the non‑citizen is required in Australia to assist in the administration of criminal justice in relation to human trafficking, slavery or slavery‑like practices; and
(b) satisfactory arrangements have been made to meet the cost of keeping the non‑citizen in Australia.
human trafficking includes activities such as trafficking in persons, organ trafficking and debt bondage.
2 Regulation 2.07AK (heading)
Repeal the heading, substitute:
2.07AK Applications for Referred Stay (Permanent) (Class DH) visas
3 Subparagraphs 2.07AK(3)(c)(i) and (ii)
Omit “trafficked a person”, substitute “engaged in human trafficking, slavery or slavery‑like practices”.
4 Subregulation 2.20(1)
Omit “eligible non‑citizen”, substitute “eligible non‑citizen”.
5 Sub‑subparagraph 2.20(14)(a)(ii)(E)
After “human trafficking”, insert “, slavery or slavery‑like practices”.
6 Subparagraph 2.20(15)(a)(ii)
Repeal the subparagraph, substitute:
(ii) is the subject of a valid criminal justice stay certificate under Division 4 of Part 2 of the Act or an assistance notice that has not been revoked; and
7 Item 1133 of Schedule 1 (heading)
Repeal the heading, substitute:
1133. Referred Stay (Permanent) (Class DH)
8 Before subparagraph 1306(3)(c)(i) of Schedule 1
Insert:
(ia) an assistance notice has been given to the Minister in relation to the applicant, and the notice has not been revoked;
9 Subparagraphs 1306(3)(d)(i) and (ii) of Schedule 1
After “human trafficking”, insert “, slavery or slavery‑like practices”.
10 Division 060.1 of Schedule 2 (note)
Repeal the note, substitute:
Note: For human trafficking see regulation 1.03. There are no interpretation provisions specific to this Part.
11 Clause 060.221 of Schedule 2
Repeal the clause, substitute:
060.221
The applicant has been identified as a suspected victim of human trafficking, slavery or slavery‑like practices.
12 Clause 060.222 of Schedule 2
Omit “The Minister is satisfied that suitable”, substitute “Suitable”.
13 Clause 060.223 of Schedule 2
Omit “The Minister is satisfied that, if”, substitute “If”.
14 At the end of Subdivision 060.22 of Schedule 2
Add:
060.224
If the applicant was the subject of an assistance notice when the application was made, the notice has not been revoked.
15 Clause 060.321 of Schedule 2
After “a person”, insert “(the primary applicant)”.
16 Clause 060.322 of Schedule 2
Repeal the clause, substitute:
060.322
The applicant continues to be a member of the immediate family of the primary applicant.
17 Clause 060.323 of Schedule 2
Omit “The Minister is satisfied that suitable”, substitute “Suitable”.
18 Clause 060.324 of Schedule 2
Omit “The Minister is satisfied that, if”, substitute “If”.
19 At the end of Subdivision 060.32 of Schedule 2
Add:
060.325
If the primary applicant was the subject of an assistance notice when the application was made, the notice has not been revoked.
20 Subparagraphs 060.511(2)(c)(ii) and (iii) of Schedule 2
Repeal the subparagraphs, substitute:
(ii) 28 days after the day the Attorney‑General, the Secretary of the Attorney‑General’s Department or an SES employee or acting SES employee of the Attorney‑General’s Department notifies the Minister, in writing, that the assistance notice is revoked.
21 After subclause 060.511(2) of Schedule 2
Insert:
(2A) For a person who is the subject of an assistance notice, or a person who is a member of the immediate family of such a person, other than a person to whom subclause (1) or (2) applies—bridging visa:
(a) coming into effect on grant; and
(b) permitting the holder to remain in Australia until 28 days after the day the Attorney‑General, the Secretary of the Attorney‑General’s Department or an SES employee or acting SES employee of the Attorney‑General’s Department notifies the Minister, in writing, that the assistance notice is revoked.
22 Sub‑subparagraphs 060.511(3)(b)(iii)(A) and 060.511(3)(b)(iv)(B) of Schedule 2
After “human trafficking”, insert “, slavery or slavery‑like practices”.
23 Clause 060.612 of Schedule 2
Repeal the clause, substitute:
060.612
In any other case, any one or more of conditions 8101, 8401, 8505 and 8506 may be imposed.
24 Part 852 of Schedule 2 (heading)
Repeal the heading, substitute:
Subclass 852—Referred Stay (Permanent)
25 Amendments of listed provisions—Witness Protection (Trafficking)
Omit “Witness Protection (Trafficking)” (wherever occurring) and substitute “Referred Stay” in the following provisions:
(a) subregulation 2.07AK(1);
(b) paragraph 2.08AB(b);
(c) subparagraph 2.08AC(2)(b)(i);
(d) paragraph 2.08AC(3)(a);
(e) sub‑subparagraph 2.08AC(4)(a)(i)(B);
(f) subitem 1133(3) of Schedule 1;
(g) clause 852.211 of Schedule 2;
(h) clause 852.224 of Schedule 2;
(i) clause 852.311 of Schedule 2;
(j) clause 852.312 of Schedule 2;
(k) clause 852.323 of Schedule 2.
Schedule 2—Reporting on departing passengers and crew
Migration Regulations 1994
1 Regulation 3.13
Insert:
international cargo ship:
(a) means a civilian vessel that:
(i) has a gross tonnage of at least 500 tons; and
(ii) either:
(A) is used wholly or principally to provide sea transportation of cargo; or
(B) is used to provide services to ships or shipping; and
(b) does not include any of the following:
(i) an international passenger cruise ship;
(ii) a fishing vessel;
(iii) a fishing support vessel;
(iv) a pleasure craft.
international passenger aircraft means an aircraft that is being used to provide a regular international passenger air service or an international passenger charter air service.
international passenger charter air service means a service of providing air transportation of persons:
(a) from:
(i) a place outside Australia to a place in Australia; or
(ii) a place in Australia to a place outside Australia; and
(b) that is provided:
(i) by an airline operator that provides a regular international passenger air service; and
(ii) in return for a fee payable by persons using the service; and
(c) that is not conducted in accordance with an international airline licence granted under Division 1 of Part 6 of the Air Navigation Regulations 1947.
international passenger cruise ship means a ship that:
(a) has sleeping facilities for at least 100 persons (other than crew members); and
(b) is being used to provide an international passenger sea transportation service.
international passenger sea transportation service means a service of providing sea transportation of persons:
(a) from:
(i) a place outside Australia to a place in Australia; or
(ii) a place in Australia to a place outside Australia; and
(b) that is provided in return for a fee payable by persons using the service; and
(c) that is available to the general public.
regular international passenger air service means a service of providing air transportation of persons:
(a) from:
(i) a place outside Australia to a place in Australia; or
(ii) a place in Australia to a place outside Australia; and
(b) that is provided in return for a fee payable by persons using the service; and
(c) that is conducted in accordance with:
(i) an international airline licence granted under Division 1 of Part 6 of the Air Navigation Regulations 1947; and
(ii) fixed schedules from fixed airports outside Australia over specific routes to fixed airports in Australia; and
(d) that is available to the general public on a regular basis.
2 Regulations 3.13A to 3.13D
Repeal the regulations, substitute:
3.13A Information about passengers and crew to be given before arrival and departure of certain aircraft and ships
For the definition of kind of aircraft or ship to which this Division applies in subsection 245I(1) of the Act, the following kinds of aircraft or ship are a kind of aircraft or ship to which Division 12B of the Act applies:
(a) an international passenger aircraft;
(b) an international passenger cruise ship;
(c) an international cargo ship.
Note: Division 12B of the Act deals with the reporting of persons due to arrive at, or depart from, a place in Australia.
3.13B Obligation to report on persons arriving on ships—reporting periods for journey from last port outside Australia
(1) For paragraph 245L(5)(a) of the Act, the prescribed period is 96 hours.
(2) For paragraph 245L(5)(b) of the Act, the period mentioned in an item in the following table is specified for a journey of the kind mentioned in the item.
Reporting periods for certain journeys
Item
Likely duration of ship’s journey
Specified period
1
72 hours or more but less than 96 hours
72 hours
2
48 hours or more but less than 72 hours
48 hours
3
24 hours or more but less than 48 hours
24 hours
4
Less than 24 hours
12 hours
3.13C Report on departing person to relate to flight or voyage from the last place in Australia to a place outside Australia
For paragraph 245LA(3)(b) of the Act, a report under subsection 245LA(2) of the Act must only relate to the part of a flight or voyage that is from the last place in Australia to a place outside Australia.
3.13D Obligation to report on persons departing from Australia—deadline for providing report
Deadline for reporting on persons departing on an international passenger aircraft
(1) For subsection 245LA(5) of the Act, a report under subsection 245LA(2) of the Act on a passenger or crew member who is on, or is expected to be on, a flight to be undertaken by an international passenger aircraft must be provided:
(a) before the passenger or crew member is required to present evidence of his or her identity to a clearance authority in relation to his or her departure; or
(b) if a report on the passenger or crew member has been made under subsection 245LA(2) of the Act and after the report was made the passenger or crew member changes his or her departing flight—before the passenger or crew member boards the departing flight; or
(c) for a passenger or crew member transiting through Australia without being immigration cleared and for whom a report under subsection 245LA(2) of the Act has not been made in relation to the person’s departure from Australia—before the passenger or crew member boards the departing flight.
Deadline for reporting on persons departing on an international passenger cruise ship
(2) For subsection 245LA(5) of the Act, a report under subsection 245LA(2) of the Act on a passenger or crew member who is on, or is expected to be on, a voyage to be undertaken by an international passenger cruise ship must be provided before the ship departs a place in Australia for a place outside Australia.
Deadline for reporting on persons departing on an international cargo ship
(3) For subsection 245LA(5) of the Act, a report under subsection 245LA(2) of the Act on a passenger or crew member who is on, or is expected to be on, a voyage to be undertaken by an international cargo ship must be provided before the ship departs a place in Australia for a place outside Australia.
3 Regulation 5.20 (note)
Repeal the note.
4 Regulation 5.21 (note)
Repeal the note.
Schedule 3—Foreign currency exchange
Australian Citizenship Regulations 2007
1 Subregulation 12A(7)
Repeal the subregulation, substitute:
(7) In this regulation:
conversion instrument means the instrument titled Payment of Visa Application Charges and Fees in Foreign Currencies (IMMI 15/051) that commenced on 1 July 2015.
places and currencies instrument means the instrument titled Places and Currencies for Paying of Fees (IMMI 15/052) that commenced on 1 July 2015.
Schedule 4—Fees to accompany application for evidence of Australian citizenship
Australian Citizenship Regulations 2007
1 After regulation 12
Insert:
12AA Application for replacement of evidence of Australian citizenship lost, destroyed or damaged due to a natural disaster
(1) This regulation applies to an application under section 37 of the Act for evidence of Australian citizenship if:
(a) the application relates to the replacement of evidence of Australian citizenship that was lost, destroyed or damaged due to a natural disaster that is included on a list of natural disasters published by the Department on its website; and
(b) the application is made within 18 months of the date specified for the natural disaster on the list.
(2) For paragraph 46(1)(c) of the Act, the application must be accompanied by the following information or documents:
(a) a statutory declaration stating that the evidence of Australian citizenship has been lost, destroyed or damaged due to the natural disaster;
(b) if the evidence of Australian citizenship is damaged—the damaged evidence of Australian citizenship.
Note: No fee is payable for an application to which this regulation applies (see Schedule 3).
2 Schedule 3 (after table item 19)
Insert:
19A
An application in accordance with section 37 of the Act to which regulation 12AA applies
Nil
3 Schedule 3 (table item 20, column headed “Application”)
After “item 19”, insert “or 19A”.
Schedule 5—Nominated positions
Migration Regulations 1994
1 Sub‑subparagraph 5.19(4)(h)(ii)(D)
Repeal the sub‑subparagraph, substitute:
(D) the tasks to be performed in the position correspond to the tasks of an occupation specified by the Minister in an instrument in writing for this sub‑subparagraph;
2 Subparagraph 187.233(1)(a)(i) of Schedule 2
Omit “5.19(4)(h) ii)”, substitute “5.19(4)(h)(ii)”.
Schedule 6—Tribunals amalgamation
Part 1—Main amendments
Migration Agents Regulations 1998
1 Paragraph 7B(4)(d)
Omit “Administrative Appeals Tribunal, Refugee Review Tribunal or Migration Review Tribunal”, substitute “Tribunal”.
2 At the end of subregulation 7B(4)
Add:
Note: For Tribunal, see subsection 5(1) of the Act.
3 Regulation 7H
Omit “Refugee Review Tribunal or the Migration Review Tribunal” (wherever occurring), substitute “Tribunal”.
4 At the end of regulation 7H
Add:
Note 1: The requirement to notify the Tribunal applies in relation to the review of Part 5‑reviewable decisions and Part 7‑reviewable decisions. For Part 5‑reviewable decision and Part 7‑reviewable decision, see subsection (5)(1) of the Act.
Note 2: For Tribunal, see subsection 5(1) of the Act.
Migration Regulations 1994
5 Regulation 1.03
Insert:
outstanding: a parent visa application is outstanding if none of the following has occurred:
(a) the application has been withdrawn;
(b) each decision that has been made in respect of the application is not, or is no longer, subject to any form of review by the Tribunal or judicial review proceedings (including proceedings on appeal);
(c) a decision that has been made in respect of the application was subject to review by the Tribunal or judicial review proceedings (including proceedings on appeal) but the period within which such a review or such review proceedings could be instituted has ended without a review or review proceedings having been instituted as prescribed.
6 Subparagraph 2.08F(3)(b)(i)
Omit “Refugee Review”.
7 Division 4.1 (note to Division heading)
Repeal the note, substitute:
Note: This Division deals with the review of visa decisions other than protection visa decisions. The review of decisions relating to protection visas is dealt with in Divisions 4.2 and 4.4.
8 Regulation 4.02 (heading)
Repeal the heading, substitute:
4.02 Part 5‑reviewable decisions and who may apply for review
9 Paragraphs 4.11(1)(a), (c), (d) and (e)
Omit “Principal Member under section 353A of the Act”, substitute “President of the Tribunal under section 18B of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975”.
10 Subregulation 4.13(4)
Omit “Registrar, or a Deputy Registrar, of the Tribunal, or another officer of the Tribunal authorised in writing by the Registrar,”, substitute “Registrar of the Tribunal”
11 Subregulation 4.13(4)
Omit “, Deputy Registrar or officer”
12 Subregulation 4.14(1) (cell at table item 1, column headed “If…”)
Repeal the cell, substitute:
the applicant has paid the amount mentioned in subregulation 4.13(1) and the Registrar of the Tribunal has made a determination mentioned in subregulation 4.13(4)
13 Subregulations 4.15(3) and 4.15(4)
Omit “MRT” (wherever occurring), substitute “Tribunal”.
14 Division 4.2 (heading)
Repeal the heading, substitute:
Division 4.2—Review of Part 7‑reviewable decisions
15 Paragraphs 4.31AA(1)(a), (c), (d) and (e)
Omit “Principal Member under section 420A of the Act”, substitute “President of the Tribunal under section 18B of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975”.
16 Subregulation 4.33(2)
Omit “paragraphs 415(2)(c) of the Act and 43(1A)(c) of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975 (as substituted in relation to an RRT‑reviewable decision by section 452 of the Act)”, substitute “paragraph 415(2)(c) of the Act”.
17 Subregulations 4.33(3), (4) and (5)
Omit “and paragraph 43(1A)(c) of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975 (as substituted in relation to an RRT‑reviewable decision by section 452 of the Act)”.
18 Subregulation 4.39(2)
After “for review”, insert “of a Part 5‑reviewable decision or a Part 7‑reviewable decision”
19 Subregulation 5.19(6) (note)
Omit “an MRT‑reviewable decision. MRT‑reviewable decision is defined in Division 2 of Part 5 of the Act”, substitute “a Part 5‑reviewable decision”.
20 Subparagraphs 1128(3)(e)(ii) and 1216(3)(d)(ii) of Schedule 1
Omit “AAT”, substitute “Tribunal”.
21 Division 010.1 of Schedule 2
Repeal the Division, substitute:
010.1—Interpretation
Note: Compelling need to work and criminal detention are defined in regulation 1.03. For eligible non‑citizen see regulation 2.20. Tribunal is defined in subsection 5(1) of the Act. There are no interpretation provisions specific to this Part.
22 Subparagraph 010.511(b)(iii) of Schedule 2
Repeal the subparagraph, substitute:
(iii) if the substantive visa application is refused and the holder applies, or purports to apply, for merits review of that refusal—28 days after notification by the Tribunal:
(A) of its decision on the merits review; or
(B) that the application for merits review was not made in accordance with the law governing the making of applications to the Tribunal; or
23 Part 020 of Schedule 2
Omit:
Interpretation
substitute:
020.1—Interpretation
Note: Compelling need to work and criminal detention are defined in regulation 1.03. For eligible non‑citizen see regulation 2.20. Tribunal is defined in subsection 5(1) of the Act. There are no interpretation provisions specific to this Part.
24 Clause 020.111 of Schedule 2
Repeal the clause.
25 Subparagraph 020.511(b)(iii) of Schedule 2
Repeal the subparagraph, substitute:
(iii) if the substantive visa application is refused and the holder applies, or purports to apply, for merits review of that refusal—28 days after notification by the Tribunal:
(A) of its decision on the merits review; or
(B) that the application for merits review was not made in accordance with the law governing the making of applications to the Tribunal; or
26 Division 030.1 of Schedule 2
Repeal the Division, substitute:
030.1—Interpretation
Note: Criminal detention and compelling need to work are defined in regulation 1.03. For eligible non‑citizen see regulation 2.20. Tribunal is defined in subsection 5(1) of the Act. There are no interpretation provisions specific to this Part.
27 Subparagraph 030.511(b)(iii) of Schedule 2
Repeal the subparagraph, substitute:
(iii) if the substantive visa application is refused and the holder applies, or purports to apply, for merits review of that refusal—28 days after notification by the Tribunal:
(A) of its decision on the merits review; or
(B) that the application for merits review was not made in accordance with the law governing the making of applications to the Tribunal; or
28 Division 050.1 of Schedule 2
Repeal the Division, substitute:
050.1—Interpretation
Note: Compelling need to work and criminal detention are defined in regulation 1.03. For eligible non‑citizen see regulation 2.20. Tribunal is defined in subsection 5(1) of the Act. There are no interpretation provisions specific to this Part.
29 Subparagraphs 050.511(b)(iii) and (iiia) of Schedule 2
Repeal the subparagraphs, substitute:
(iii) if the substantive visa application is refused and the holder applies, or purports to apply, for merits review of that refusal—28 days after notification by the Tribunal:
(A) of its decision on the merits review; or
(B) that the application for merits review was not made in accordance with the law governing the making of applications to the Tribunal; or
(iiia) if the substantive visa application is refused and the refusal decision is referred to the Immigration Assessment Authority under section 473CA of the Act—28 days after notification by the Immigration Assessment Authority of its decision under subsection 473CC(2) of the Act; or
30 Division 051.1 of Schedule 2
Repeal the Division, substitute:
051.1—Interpretation
Note 1: Compelling need to work and criminal detention are defined in regulation 1.03. For eligible non‑citizen see regulation 2.20. Tribunal is defined in subsection 5(1) of the Act. For finally determined see subsection 5(9) of the Act. There are no interpretation provisions specific to this Part.
Note 2: A Subclass 051 visa may also be granted without application.
31 Paragraph 051.511(b) of Schedule 2
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
(b) if that application is refused and the holder applies, or purports to apply, for merits review of that decision—28 days after notification by the Tribunal:
(i) of its decision on the merits review; or
(ii) that the application for merits review was not made in accordance with the law governing the making of applications to the Tribunal; or
32 Paragraph 051.513(1)(b) of Schedule 2
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
(b) if the protection visa application is refused and the holder applies, or purports to apply, for merits review of that decision—28 days after notification by the Tribunal:
(i) of its decision on the merits review; or
(ii) that the application for merits review was not made in accordance with the law governing the making of applications to the Tribunal; or
33 Division 103.1 of Schedule 2 (note)
After “guardian”, insert “, outstanding”.
34 Clause 103.229 of Schedule 2
Repeal the clause, substitute:
103.229
If the applicant has previously made a valid application for another parent visa, that application is not outstanding.
35 Clause 103.327 of Schedule 2
Repeal the clause, substitute:
103.327
If the applicant has previously made a valid application for another parent visa, that application is not outstanding.
36 Clause 143.111 of Schedule 2 (note)
After “guardian,”, insert “outstanding,”.
37 Clause 143.232 of Schedule 2
Repeal the clause, substitute:
143.232
If the applicant has previously made a valid application for another parent visa, that application is not outstanding.
38 Clause 143.329 of Schedule 2
Repeal the clause, substitute:
143.329
If the applicant has previously made a valid application for another parent visa, that application is not outstanding.
39 Division 173.1 of Schedule 2 (note)
After “guardian,”, insert “outstanding,”.
40 Clause 173.229 of Schedule 2
Repeal the clause, substitute:
173.229
If the applicant has previously made a valid application for another parent visa, that application is not outstanding.
41 Clause 173.326 of Schedule 2
Repeal the clause, substitute:
173.326
If the applicant has previously made a valid application for another parent visa, that application is not outstanding.
42 Clause 804.111 of Schedule 2 (note)
Repeal the note, substitute:
Note: Aged parent, eligible New Zealand citizen and outstanding are defined in regulation 1.03.
43 Clause 804.228 of Schedule 2
Repeal the clause, substitute:
804.228
If the applicant has previously made a valid application for another parent visa, that application is not outstanding.
44 Clause 804.326 of Schedule 2
Repeal the clause, substitute:
804.326
If the applicant has previously made a valid application for another parent visa, that application is not outstanding.
45 Clause 864.111 of Schedule 2 (note)
After “guardian,”, insert “outstanding,”.
46 Clause 864.230 of Schedule 2
Repeal the clause, substitute:
864.230
If the applicant has previously made a valid application for another parent visa, that application is not outstanding.
47 Clause 864.329 of Schedule 2
Repeal the clause, substitute:
864.329
If the applicant has previously made a valid application for another parent visa, that application is not outstanding.
48 Division 884.1 of Schedule 2 (note)
After “guardian,”, insert “outstanding,”.
49 Clause 884.229 of Schedule 2
Repeal the clause, substitute:
884.229
If the applicant has previously made a valid application for another parent visa, that application is not outstanding.
50 Clause 884.325 of Schedule 2
Repeal the clause, substitute:
884.325
If the applicant has previously made a valid application for another parent visa, that application is not outstanding.
51 Subclause 4020(1) of Schedule 4
Omit “Migration Review Tribunal”, substitute “Tribunal during the review of a Part 5‑reviewable decision”.
Part 2—Multiple amendments
Division 1—References to Migration Review Tribunal
Migration Regulations 1994
52 Amendments of listed provisions
Omit “Migration Review Tribunal” (wherever occurring) and substitute “Tribunal” in the following provisions:
(a) paragraphs 2.08E(2A)(c) and (f);
(b) subregulation 2.08E(2B);
(c) subparagraph 2.43(1)(l)(ii);
(d) subregulation 2.90(2);
(e) subregulation 5.41(1);
(f) subparagraph 1229(4)(a)(iv) of Schedule 1;
(g) subparagraph 309.321(b)(iii) of Schedule 2;
(h) subparagraph 570.211(3)(c)(ii) of Schedule 2;
(i) subparagraph 571.211(3)(c)(ii) of Schedule 2;
(j) subparagraph 572.211(3)(c)(ii) of Schedule 2;
(k) subparagraph 573.211(3)(c)(ii) of Schedule 2;
(l) subparagraph 574.211(3)(c)(ii) of Schedule 2;
(m) subparagraph 575.211(3)(c)(ii) of Schedule 2;
(n) subparagraph 576.211(3)(c)(ii) of Schedule 2;
(o) subparagraph 580.211(3)(c)(ii) of Schedule 2;
(p) subparagraph 820.321(b)(iii) of Schedule 2;
(q) paragraph 3001(2)(d) of Schedule 3.
Division 2—References to MRT‑reviewable decisions
Migration Regulations 1994
53 Amendments of listed provisions
Further amendments—MRT‑reviewable decisions
Item
Provision
Omit
Substitute
1
Subregulations 4.02(4), (4A), (4B) and (4C)
an MRT‑reviewable decision
a Part 5‑reviewable decision
2
Subregulation 4.10(1)
an MRT‑reviewable decision
a Part 5‑reviewable decision
3
Paragraphs 4.10(1)(a), (b), (c) and (d)
MRT‑reviewable decision
Part 5‑reviewable decision
4
Subregulations 4.10(2) and (2A)
an MRT‑reviewable decision
a Part 5‑reviewable decision
5
Paragraph 4.12(2)(c)
MRT‑reviewable decisions
Part 5‑reviewable decisions
6
Paragraph 4.12(4)(c)
MRT‑reviewable decisions
Part 5‑reviewable decisions
7
Paragraph 4.12(5)(b)
an MRT‑reviewable decision
a Part 5‑reviewable decision
8
Paragraph 4.12(6)(c)
MRT‑reviewable decisions
Part 5‑reviewable decisions
9
Subparagraph 5.19(6)(b)(ii)
an MRT‑reviewable decision
a Part 5‑reviewable decision
Division 3—References to review authority
Migration Regulations 1994
54 Amendments of listed provisions
Further amendments‑review authority
Item
Provision
Omit
Substitute
1
Subregulation 2.11(3)
A review authority
The Tribunal
2
Subregulation 4.23(4)
A review authority
The Tribunal
3
Subparagraph 1301(3)(e)(i) of Schedule 1
a review authority
the Tribunal
4
Sub‑subparagraph 1301(3)(e)(ii)(B) of Schedule 1
a review authority
the Tribunal
5
Subparagraph 010.511(b)(v) of Schedule 2
a review authority
the Tribunal
6
Subparagraph 010.511(b)(viii) of Schedule 2
a review authority
the Tribunal
7
Paragraph 010.513(c) of Schedule 2
a review authority
the Tribunal
8
Subparagraph 020.511(b)(iv) of Schedule 2
a review authority
the Tribunal
9
Subparagraph 020.511(b)(viii) of Schedule 2
a review authority
the Tribunal
10
Paragraph 020.512(ba) of Schedule 2
a review authority
the Tribunal
11
Subparagraph 030.511(b)(v) of Schedule 2
a review authority
the Tribunal
12
Subparagraph 030.511(b)(vii) of Schedule 2
a review authority
the Tribunal
13
Paragraph 030.512(c) of Schedule 2
a review authority
the Tribunal
14
Subclause 050.212(6AA) of Schedule 2
a review authority
the Tribunal
15
Paragraph 050.212(6A)(b) of Schedule 2
a review authority
the Tribunal
16
Subparagraph 050.511(b)(iv) of Schedule 2
a review authority
the Tribunal
17
Subparagraph 050.511(b)(vii) of Schedule 2
a review authority
the Tribunal or
18
Subparagraph 050.511C(b)(ii) of Schedule 2
a review authority
the Tribunal
19
Subparagraph 050.511C(b)(ii) of Schedule 2
or review authority
or the Tribunal
20
Subparagraph 050.511D(b)(i) of Schedule 2
the review authority
the Tribunal
21
Sub‑subparagraph 050.511D(b)(i)(B) of Schedule 2
that review authority
the Tribunal
22
Subparagraph 050.511D(b)(ii) of Schedule 2
a review authority
the Tribunal
23
Paragraph 050.511D(c) of Schedule 2
a review authority
the Tribunal
24
Paragraph 050.512(c) of Schedule 2
a review authority
the Tribunal
25
Paragraph 050.513(a) of Schedule 2
the review authority
the Tribunal
26
Subparagraph 050.513(a)(ii) of Schedule 2
that review authority
the Tribunal
27
Paragraph 050.513B(a) of Schedule 2
the review authority
the Tribunal
28
Subparagraph 050.513B(a)(ii) of Schedule 2
that review authority
the Tribunal
29
Paragraph 050.514(a) of Schedule 2
the review authority
the Tribunal
30
Subparagraph 050.514(a)(ii) of Schedule 2
that review authority
the Tribunal
31
Paragraph 050.514AB(a) of Schedule 2
the review authority
the Tribunal
32
Subparagraph 050.514AB(a)(ii) of Schedule 2
that review authority
the Tribunal
33
Paragraph 051.511(f) of Schedule 2
a review authority
the Tribunal
34
Paragraph 051.512(d) of Schedule 2
a review authority
the Tribunal
35
Paragraph 051.513(2)(d) of Schedule 2
a review authority
the Tribunal
Division 4—References to redundant provisions
Migration Regulations 1994
55 Amendments of listed provisions
Further amendments—redundant section references
Item
Provision
Omit
Substitute
1
Regulation 1.03 (paragraph (a) of the definition of substituted Subclass 600 visa);
391, 417, 454
417
2
Regulation 1.03 (paragraph (b) of the definition of substituted Subclass 600 visa)
391, 417, 454
417
3
Subparagraph 2.12C(5)(e)(iii)
391, 417, 454
417
4
Subparagraph 1129(3)(a)(ii) of Schedule 1
391, 417, 454
417
5
Subparagraph 1129(3)(b)(ii) of Schedule 1
391, 417, 454
417
6
Subparagraph 1129(3)(c)(ii) of Schedule 1
391, 417, 454
417
7
Subparagraph 1129(3)(d)(ii) of Schedule 1
391, 417, 454
417
8
Subparagraph 050.212(5B)(c)(ii) of Schedule 2
351, 391, 417 or 454
351 or 417
9
Subparagraphs 050.212(6)(b)(i) and (ii) of Schedule 2
351, 391, 417 or 454
351 or 417
10
Subparagraph 050.212(6)(c)(i) of Schedule 2
351, 391, 417 or 454
351 or 417
11
Subclause 050.212(6AA) of Schedule 2
351, 391, 417 or 454
351 or 417
12
Paragraph 050.212(6A)(b) of Schedule 2
351, 391, 417 or 454
351 or 417
13
Paragraphs 050.212(6B)(b), (c) and (d) of Schedule 2
351, 391, 417 or 454
351 or 417
14
Subparagraph 050.615(1)(b)(i) of Schedule 2
351, 391, 417 or 454
351 or 417
15
Subparagraph 050.615A(1)(b)(i) of Schedule 2
351, 391, 417 or 454
351 or 417
16
Clause 100.111 of Schedule 2 (paragraph (b) of the definition of sponsoring partner)
391, 417, 454
417
17
Paragraph 100.221(2A)(a) of Schedule 2
391, 417, 454
417
18
Subparagraph 100.321(d)(i) of Schedule 2
391, 417, 454
417
19
Clause 801.111 of Schedule 2 (paragraph (b) of the definition of sponsoring partner)
391, 417, 454
417
20
Paragraph 801.221(2A)(a) of Schedule 2
391, 417, 454
417
21
Paragraph 801.311(3)(a) of Schedule 2
391, 417, 454
417
22
Sub‑subparagraph 801.321(a)(iii)(A)
391, 417, 454
417
Division 5—References to RRT‑reviewable decisions
Migration Regulations 1994
56 Amendments of listed provisions
Further amendments‑RRT‑reviewable decision
Item
Provision
Omit
Substitute
1
Subregulations 4.31(1) and (2)
an RRT‑reviewable decision
a Part 7‑reviewable decision
2
Subregulation 4.31AA(1)
an RRT‑reviewable decision
a Part 7‑reviewable decision
3
Paragraph 4.31A(c)
RRT‑reviewable decisions
Part 7‑reviewable decisions
4
Subregulation 4.31B(1)
an RRT‑reviewable decision
a Part 7‑reviewable decision
5
Paragraphs 4.36(b) and (c)
an RRT‑reviewable decision
a Part 7‑reviewable decision
Division 6—Repeals
Migration Regulations 1994
57 Amendments of listed provisions
Repeal the following provisions:
(a) regulation 1.03 (definition of review authority);
(b) subparagraph 2.08F(3)(b)(ii);
(c) regulation 2.51;
(d) subregulation 4.15(3) (note 2);
(e) regulation 4.20;
(f) regulation 4.22;
(g) regulation 4.26;
(h) regulation 4.29;
(i) regulation 4.30;
(j) regulation 4.37;
(k) regulation 4.38;
(l) regulation 4.40;
(m) clause 050.511D of Schedule 2 (note).
Schedule 7—Visa application charges
Migration Regulations 1994
1 After subparagraph 1202B(2)(a)(i) of Schedule 1
Insert:
(ia) for an applicant:
(A) seeking to satisfy the primary criteria for the grant of a Subclass 188 (Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional)) visa in the Significant Investor stream; or
(B) whose application is combined, or sought to be combined, with an application made by that person:
First instalment
Item
Component
Amount
1
Base application charge
$7 010
2
Additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18
$3 505
3
Additional applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18
$1 755
2 Amendments of listed provisions—changes to visa application charges
The provisions listed in the following table are amended as set out in the table.
Changes to visa application charges
Item
Provision
Omit
Substitute
1
Schedule 1, paragraph 1104AA(2)(a), table item 1
$6 830
$6 990
2
Schedule 1, paragraph 1104AA(2)(a), table item 2
$3 415
$3 495
3
Schedule 1, paragraph 1104AA(2)(a), table item 3
$1 710
$1 745
4
Schedule 1, paragraph 1104BA(2)(a), table item 1
$2 255
$2 305
5
Schedule 1, paragraph 1104BA(2)(a), table item 2
$1 130
$1 155
6
Schedule 1, paragraph 1104BA(2)(a), table item 3
$565
$575
7
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1108A(2)(a)(iv), table item 1
$3 520
$2 370
8
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1108A(2)(a)(iv), table item 2
$1 760
$1 185
9
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1108A(2)(a)(iv), table item 3
$880
$595
10
Schedule 1, paragraph 1112(2)(a), table item 1
$2 410
$3 655
11
Schedule 1, paragraph 1112(2)(a), table item 2
$1 205
$1 830
12
Schedule 1, paragraph 1112(2)(a), table item 3
$605
$915
13
Schedule 1, paragraph 1113(2)(a), table item 1
$3 575
$3 655
14
Schedule 1, paragraph 1113(2)(a), table item 2
$1 790
$1 830
15
Schedule 1, paragraph 1113(2)(a), table item 3
$895
$915
16
Schedule 1, paragraph 1114B(2)(a), table item 1
$3 520
$3 600
17
Schedule 1, paragraph 1114B(2)(a), table item 2
$1 760
$1 800
18
Schedule 1, paragraph 1114B(2)(a), table item 3
$880
$900
19
Schedule 1, paragraph 1114C(2)(a), table item 1
$3 520
$3 600
20
Schedule 1, paragraph 1114C(2)(a), table item 2
$1 760
$1 800
21
Schedule 1, paragraph 1114C(2)(a), table item 3
$880
$900
22
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1118A(2)(a)(ii), table item 1
$2 370
$3 520
23
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1118A(2)(a)(ii), table item 2
$1 185
$1 760
24
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1118A(2)(a)(ii), table item 3
$595
$880
25
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1123A(2)(a)(i), table item 1
$1 450
$1 595
26
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1123A(2)(a)(i), table item 2
$725
$800
27
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1123A(2)(a)(i), table item 3
$365
$400
28
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1123A(2)(a)(ii), table item 1
$2 370
$3 870
29
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1123A(2)(a)(ii), table item 2
$1 185
$1 935
30
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1123A(2)(a)(ii), table item 3
$595
$970
31
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1123B(2)(a)(i), table item 1
$1 450
$1 595
32
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1123B(2)(a)(i), table item 2
$725
$800
33
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1123B(2)(a)(i), table item 3
$365
$400
34
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1123B(2)(a)(ii), table item 1
$3 520
$3 870
35
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1123B(2)(a)(ii), table item 2
$1 760
$1 935
36
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1123B(2)(a)(ii), table item 3
$880
$970
37
Schedule 1, paragraph 1124(2)(a), table item 1
$2 370
$3 870
38
Schedule 1, paragraph 1124(2)(a), table item 2
$1 185
$1 935
39
Schedule 1, paragraph 1124(2)(a), table item 3
$595
$970
40
Schedule 1, paragraph 1124A(2)(a), table item 1
$3 520
$3 870
41
Schedule 1, paragraph 1124A(2)(a), table item 2
$1 760
$1 935
42
Schedule 1, paragraph 1124A(2)(a), table item 3
$880
$970
43
Schedule 1, paragraph 1128(2)(a)
$345
$360
44
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1129(2)(a)(ii), table item 1
$4 630
$6 865
45
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1129(2)(a)(ii), table item 2
$2 320
$3 435
46
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1129(2)(a)(ii), table item 3
$1 155
$1 720
47
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1130(2)(a)(vi), table item 1
$3 520
$3 695
48
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1130(2)(a)(vi), table item 2
$1 185
$1 245
49
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1130(2)(a)(vi), table item 3
$595
$625
50
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1130A(2)(a)(v), table item 1
$3 520
$3 695
51
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1130A(2)(a)(v), table item 2
$1 760
$1 845
52
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1130A(2)(a)(v), table item 3
$880
$925
53
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1130A(2)(a)(vi), table item 1
$3 520
$3 695
54
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1130A(2)(a)(vi), table item 2
$1 760
$1 845
55
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1130A(2)(a)(vi), table item 3
$880
$925
56
Schedule 1, paragraph 1137(2)(a), table item 1
$3 520
$3 600
57
Schedule 1, paragraph 1137(2)(a), table item 2
$1 760
$1 800
58
Schedule 1, paragraph 1137(2)(a), table item 3
$880
$900
59
Schedule 1, paragraph 1138(2)(a), table item 1
$3 520
$3 600
60
Schedule 1, paragraph 1138(2)(a), table item 2
$1 760
$1 800
61
Schedule 1, paragraph 1138(2)(a), table item 3
$880
$900
62
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1202B(2)(a)(ii), table item 1
$4 675
$4 780
63
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1202B(2)(a)(ii), table item 2
$2 340
$2 390
64
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1202B(2)(a)(ii), table item 3
$1 170
$1 195
65
Schedule 1, paragraph 1215(2)(a), table item 1
$4 630
$6 865
66
Schedule 1, paragraph 1215(2)(a), table item 2
$2 320
$3 435
67
Schedule 1, paragraph 1215(2)(a), table item 3
$1 155
$1 720
68
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1221(2)(a)(iii), table item 1
$2 370
$2 490
69
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1221(2)(a)(iii), table item 2
$1 185
$1 245
70
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1221(2)(a)(iii), table item 3
$595
$625
71
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1221A(2)(a)(iii), table item 1
$3 520
$3 695
72
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1221A(2)(a)(iii), table item 2
$1 760
$1 845
73
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1221A(2)(a)(iii), table item 3
$880
$925
74
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1222(2)(a)(x), table item 1
$535
$550
75
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1222(2)(a)(x), table item 4
$405
$410
76
Schedule 1, paragraph 1223A(2)(a), table item 1
$1 035
$1 060
77
Schedule 1, paragraph 1223A(2)(a), table item 2
$1 035
$1 060
78
Schedule 1, paragraph 1223A(2)(a), table item 3
$260
$265
79
Schedule 1, paragraph 1224A(2)(a)
$420
$440
80
Schedule 1, paragraph 1225(2)(a)
$420
$440
81
Schedule 1, paragraph 1229(2)(a), table item 1
$1 440
$1 470
82
Schedule 1, paragraph 1229(2)(a), table item 2
$720
$735
83
Schedule 1, paragraph 1229(2)(a), table item 3
$360
$370
84
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1230(2)(a)(ii), table item 1
$3 520
$3 600
85
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1230(2)(a)(ii), table item 2
$1 760
$1 800
86
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1230(2)(a)(ii), table item 3
$880
$900
87
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1231(2)(a)(v), table item 1
$165
$175
88
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1231(2)(a)(v), table item 2
$85
$90
89
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1231(2)(a)(v), table item 3
$40
$45
90
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1232(2)(a)(i), table item 1
$3 600
$3 800
91
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1232(2)(a)(i), table item 2
$360
$380
92
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1232(2)(a)(i), table item 3
$90
$95
93
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1232(2)(a)(iii), table item 1
$360
$380
94
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1232(2)(a)(iii), table item 2
$360
$380
95
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1232(2)(a)(iii), table item 3
$90
$95
96
Schedule 1, paragraph 1233(2)(a), table item 1
$360
$380
97
Schedule 1, paragraph 1233(2)(a), table item 2
$180
$190
98
Schedule 1, paragraph 1233(2)(a), table item 3
$90
$95
99
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1234(2)(a)(vi), table item 1
$360
$380
100
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1235(2)(a)(iv), table item 1
$3 600
$3 800
101
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1235(2)(a)(iv), table item 2
$360
$380
102
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1235(2)(a)(iv), table item 3
$90
$95
103
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1235(2)(a)(v), table item 1
$360
$380
104
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1235(2)(a)(v), table item 2
$360
$380
105
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1235(2)(a)(v), table item 3
$90
$95
106
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1236(2)(a)(i)
$335
$340
107
Schedule 1, subparagraph 1236(2)(a)(ii)
$130
$135
Schedule 8—International airports
Customs Regulation 2015
1 Section 4 (paragraph (i) of the definition of international airport)
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
(i) Sunshine Coast (Maroochydore) Airport;
(j) Sydney International Airport;
(k) Townsville Airport.
Schedule 9—Miscellaneous Amendments
Migration Regulations 1994
1 Subregulation 5.40(1)
Omit “an Agency within the meaning of the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997”, substitute “a non‑corporate Commonwealth entity within the meaning of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013”.
2 Paragraph 1404(3)(f) of Schedule 1 (note 2)
Omit “subparagraph (iii)”, substitute “subparagraph (iv)”.
Schedule 10—Application and transitional provisions
Australian Citizenship Regulations 2007
1 Part 4
Insert in its appropriate numerical position:
28 Amendments made by the Migration Legislation Amendment (2015 Measures No. 2) Regulation 2015
(1) The amendments of these Regulations made by Schedule 3 to the Migration Legislation Amendment (2015 Measures No. 2) Regulation 2015 apply in relation to an application made under Division 2, 3 or 4 of Part 2 of the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 on or after 1 July 2015.
(2) The amendments of these Regulations made by Schedule 4 to the Migration Legislation Amendment (2015 Measures No. 2) Regulation 2015 apply in relation to an application made under section 37 of the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 on or after 1 July 2015.
Migration Regulations 1994
2 Schedule 13
Insert in its appropriate numerical position:
Part 43—Amendments made by the Migration Legislation Amendment (2015 Measures No. 2) Regulation 2015
4301 Operation of Schedule 1
The amendments of these Regulations made by Schedule 1 to the Migration Legislation Amendment (2015 Measures No. 2) Regulation 2015 apply in relation to an application for a visa made on or after 1 July 2015.
4302 Operation of Schedule 5
The amendments of these Regulations made by Schedule 5 to the Migration Legislation Amendment (2015 Measures No. 2) Regulation 2015 apply in relation to an application for approval of a nomination of a position made on or after 1 July 2015.
4303 Operation of Schedule 7
The amendments of these Regulations made by Schedule 7 to the Migration Legislation Amendment (2015 Measures No. 2) Regulation 2015 apply in relation to an application for a visa made on or after 1 July 2015.
4304 Operation of Schedule 9
The amendment of these Regulations made by item 1 of Schedule 9 to the Migration Legislation Amendment (2015 Measures No. 2) Regulation 2015 does not affect the continuity of any instrument that is in force under subregulation 5.40(1) immediately before the commencement of the item.