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Migration Amendment (2015 Measures No. 1) Regulation 2015
 
Select Legislative Instrument No. 34, 2015
I, the Honourable Alex Chernov AC QC, Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, make the following regulation.
Dated 26 March 2015
Alex Chernov
Administrator
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—Work‑related conditions for foreign air crew                         2
Migration Regulations 1994                                                                                     2
Schedule 2—English language test requirements                                               4
Migration Regulations 1994                                                                                     4
Schedule 3—Character and cancellation                                                                 7
Migration Regulations 1994                                                                                     7
Schedule 4—Sponsorship obligation timeframes                                                8
Migration Regulations 1994                                                                                     8
Schedule 5—Medical examination requirements                                                9
Migration Regulations 1994                                                                                     9
Schedule 6—Legislative instrument for application requirements        10
Migration Regulations 1994                                                                                   10
Schedule 7—Application provisions                                                                         32
Migration Regulations 1994                                                                                   32
 
1  Name
                   This is the Migration Amendment (2015 Measures No. 1) Regulation 2015.
2  Commencement
                   This instrument commences on 18 April 2015.
3  Authority
                   This instrument is made under 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—Work‑related conditions for foreign air crew
  
Migration Regulations 1994
1  Subregulations 2.05(1) and (2)
Repeal the subregulations, substitute:
             (1)  For subsection 41(1) of the Act, a visa is subject to any conditions specified for that Subclass of visa in Schedule 2, subject to subregulation (2).
Note:          Regulation 2.40A prescribes conditions in relation to special purpose visas taken to have been granted to airline positioning crew members and airline crew members.
             (2)  For subsection 41(3) of the Act, the conditions that the Minister is permitted to impose on a visa are the conditions (if any) specified as permitted for that Subclass of visa in Schedule 2.
Note:          Conditions referred to by number in Schedule 2 are set out in Schedule 8: see the definition of condition in regulation 1.03.
2  At the end of subregulation 2.40(4)
Add:
Note:          Regulation 2.40A sets out further restrictions on the work airline positioning crew members and airline crew members may perform in Australia.
3  At the end of Division 2.8
Add:
2.40A  Conditions applicable to special purpose visas
                   For subsection 41(1) of the Act:
                     (a)  a special purpose visa taken to be granted to an airline positioning crew member is subject to condition 8117; and
                     (b)  a special purpose visa taken to be granted to an airline crew member is subject to condition 8118.
4  After clause 8116 of Schedule 8
Insert:
8117           The holder must not work in Australia other than as a member of the crew on either or both of the following:
                     (a)  the flight on which the holder leaves Australia;
                     (b)  one flight from a proclaimed airport to the proclaimed airport from which the holder leaves Australia.
8118           The holder must not work in Australia other than as a member of the crew on one or more of the following:
                     (a)  the flight on which the holder travels to Australia;
                     (b)  one flight from the proclaimed airport at which the holder enters Australia to another proclaimed airport;
                     (c)  the flight on which the holder leaves Australia;
                     (d)  one flight from a proclaimed airport to the proclaimed airport from which the holder leaves Australia.
Schedule 2—English language test requirements
  
Migration Regulations 1994
1  Regulation 1.03 (definition of Occupational English Test)
Repeal the definition.
2  Regulation 1.03
Insert:
score, in relation to a language test, means any score or result, however described, from the test, including any combination of scores or results from the test or components of the test.
3  Paragraph 1.15B(1)(b)
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (b)  the person is an applicant for a visa; and
                   (ba)  for a person who was invited by the Minister under these Regulations, in writing, to apply for the visa—the test was conducted in the 3 years immediately before the date of the invitation; and
                   (bb)  for a person to whom paragraph (ba) does not apply—the test was conducted in the 3 years immediately before the day on which the application was made; and
4  Subregulation 1.15B(2)
After “A person”, insert “also”.
5  Paragraph 1.15C(1)(b)
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (b)  the person is an applicant for a visa; and
                   (ba)  for a person who was invited (or whose spouse or de facto partner was invited) by the Minister under these Regulations, in writing, to apply for the visa—the test was conducted in the 3 years immediately before the date of the invitation; and
                   (bb)  for a person to whom paragraph (ba) does not apply—the test was conducted in the 3 years immediately before the day on which the application was made; and
6  Subregulation 1.15C(2)
After “A person”, insert “also”.
7  After paragraph 1.15D(a)
Insert:
                    (aa)  the person is an applicant for a visa; and
8  Paragraph 1.15D(b)
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (b)  the test was conducted in the 3 years immediately before the day on which the Minister invited the person under these Regulations, in writing, to apply for the visa; and
9  After paragraph 1.15EA(a)
Insert:
                    (aa)  the person is an applicant for a visa; and
10  Paragraph 1.15EA(b)
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (b)  the test was conducted in the 3 years immediately before the day on which the Minister invited the person under these Regulations, in writing, to apply for the visa; and
11  Clause 476.111 of Schedule 2 (note)
Repeal the note.
12  Clause 476.213 of Schedule 2
Repeal the clause, substitute:
476.213
                   The application is accompanied by evidence that:
                     (a)  the applicant:
                              (i)  has undertaken a language test specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this paragraph; and
                             (ii)  has achieved, within the period specified by the Minister in the instrument, the score specified by the Minister in the instrument in accordance with the requirements (if any) specified by the Minister in the instrument; or
                     (b)  the applicant holds a passport of a type specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this paragraph.
13  Clause 485.111 of Schedule 2 (note 2)
Repeal the note.
14  Clause 485.212 of Schedule 2
Repeal the clause, substitute:
485.212
                   The application was accompanied by evidence that:
                     (a)  the applicant:
                              (i)  has undertaken a language test specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this paragraph; and
                             (ii)  has achieved, within the period specified by the Minister in the instrument, the score specified by the Minister in the instrument in accordance with the requirements (if any) specified by the Minister in the instrument; or
                     (b)  the applicant holds a passport of a type specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this paragraph.
Schedule 3—Character and cancellation
  
Migration Regulations 1994
1  Paragraph 2.55(1)(b)
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (b)  the giving of a document under subsection 501G(3) of the Act relating to a decision to:
                              (i)  cancel a visa under section 501, 501A, 501B, 501BA, or 501F of the Act; or
                             (ii)  not revoke a decision to cancel a visa under section 501CA of the Act; and
2  Subclause 4013(1) of Schedule 4
Omit “(2) or (2A)”, substitute “(2), (2A) or (3)”.
Schedule 4—Sponsorship obligation timeframes
  
Migration Regulations 1994
1  Subregulation 2.84(6) (table)
Omit “10 working days” (wherever occurring), substitute “28 days”.
2  Subregulation 2.84(6) (table item 4)
Omit “subregulation (5)”, substitute “paragraph (5)(b)”.
Schedule 5—Medical examination requirements
  
Migration Regulations 1994
1  Clause 485.214 of Schedule 2
Repeal the clause.
Schedule 6—Legislative instrument for application requirements
  
Migration Regulations 1994
1  Regulation 1.03
Insert:
office of Immigration includes an office occupied by an officer of Immigration at an airport or a detention centre.
2  At the end of subregulation 2.07(1)
Add:
Note:          An item of Schedule 1 may provide that the form, place or manner for making an application is specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for the item under subregulation (5).
3  At the end of regulation 2.07
Add:
             (5)  If an item in Schedule 1 prescribes any of the following requirements by reference to a legislative instrument made under this subregulation, the Minister may, by legislative instrument, specify the requirement:
                     (a)  an approved form for making an application for a visa of a specified class;
                     (b)  the way in which an application for a visa of a specified class must be made;
                     (c)  the place at which an application for a visa of a specified class must be made.
Note 1:       For paragraph (b), examples of the way in which an application must be made include by the internet, orally, or by posting, faxing or emailing the application to a specified number or address.
Note 2:       Regulation 2.10 sets out where an application for a visa must be made if no location for making the application is prescribed in relation to the visa in Schedule 1.
             (6)  The legislative instrument may specify different requirements for:
                     (a)  different kinds of visa (however described); and
                     (b)  different classes of applicant.
4  Regulation 2.07A
After “1305(1)”, insert “of Schedule 1”.
5  At the end of regulation 2.09
Add:
             (4)  In this regulation:
office of Immigration does not include an office occupied by an officer of Immigration at an airport or a detention centre.
6  Subregulation 2.10(4)
Repeal the subregulation (not including the note).
7  Subregulations 2.10A(2) and 2.10B(2)
Omit “The person”, substitute “For section 46 of the Act, the person”.
8  Part 1 of Schedule 1 (note to Part heading)
Repeal the note.
9  Subitem 1104AA(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
10  Paragraph 1104AA(3)(a) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
11  Subitem 1104BA(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
12  Paragraph 1104BA(3)(a) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
13  Subitem 1104B(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
14  Paragraph 1104B(3)(a) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
15  Subitem 1108(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
16  Paragraph 1108(3)(a) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
                    (aa)  Applicant must be outside Australia.
17  Subitem 1108A(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
18  Paragraph 1108A(3)(a) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
19  Paragraph 1108A(3)(da) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph.
20  Subitem 1111(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
21  Paragraph 1111(3)(a) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
22  Subitem 1112(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
23  Paragraph 1112(3)(a) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
                    (aa)  Applicant may be in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance.
24  Subitem 1113(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
25  Paragraphs 1113(3)(a) and (aa) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraphs, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
26  Subitem 1114B(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
27  Paragraph 1114B(3)(a) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
28  Subitem 1114C(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
29  Paragraph 1114C(3)(a) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
30  Subitem 1118A(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
31  Paragraph 1118A(3)(a) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
                    (aa)  Applicant may be in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance.
32  Subitem 1123(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
33  Paragraph 1123(3)(a) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
34  Subitem 1123A(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
35  Paragraph 1123A(3)(a) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
                    (aa)  Applicant must be outside Australia.
36  Subitem 1123B(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
37  Paragraph 1123B(3)(a) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
38  Paragraph 1123B(3)(ca) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph.
39  Subitem 1127AA(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
40  Paragraph 1127AA(3)(a) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
41  Subitem 1128(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
42  Paragraphs 1128(3)(a) and (aa) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraphs, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
                    (aa)  Applicant must be in Australia to make an application in Australia.
43  Subparagraph 1128(3)(ba)(i) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subparagraph.
44  Subitem 1136(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
45  Paragraph 1136(3)(a) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
46  Subitem 1137(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
47  Paragraph 1137(3)(a) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
48  Subitem 1138(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
49  Paragraph 1138(3)(a) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
50  Part 2 of Schedule 1 (note to Part heading)
Repeal the note.
51  Subitem 1201(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
52  Paragraphs 1201(3)(a) and (b) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraphs, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
                     (b)  The applicant must be in Australia, but not in immigration clearance, if the applicant is:
                              (i)  a dependent child of a non‑citizen; and
                             (ii)  the holder of a Subclass 773 visa.
53  Subitem 1202A(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
54  Paragraph 1202A(3)(a) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
55  Subitem 1202B(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
56  Paragraph 1202B(3)(a) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
57  Subitem 1205(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
58  Paragraph 1205(3)(a) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
59  Subitem 1211(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
60  Paragraphs 1211(3)(a), (aa) and (ab) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraphs, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
                    (aa)  Applicant may be in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance.
                   (ab)  Applicant must be in Australia to make an application in Australia.
61  Subitem 1212B(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
62  Paragraph 1212B(3)(a) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
63  Subitem 1214A(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
64  Paragraphs 1214A(3)(a) and (b) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraphs, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
65  Subitem 1214BA(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
66  Paragraph 1214BA(3)(a) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
                    (aa)  Applicant may be in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance.
                   (ab)  Applicant must be outside Australia to make an application outside Australia.
67  Paragraph 1214BA(3)(d) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph.
68  Subitem 1216(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
69  Paragraph 1216(3)(a) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
                    (aa)  Applicant must be outside Australia.
70  Subitem 1217(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
71  Paragraph 1217(3)(a) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
72  Subitem 1218AA(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
73  Before paragraph 1218AA(3)(a) of Schedule 1
Insert:
                    (aa)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
74  Subitem 1219(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
75  Paragraph 1219(3)(a) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
                    (aa)  An applicant who holds a special purpose visa, or who does not hold a visa, must be:
                              (i)  in immigration clearance outside Australia travelling to Australia on a pre‑cleared flight; or
                             (ii)  in immigration clearance in Australia; or
                            (iii)  in Australia after having been immigration cleared.
                   (ab)  An applicant who holds a temporary visa (other than a special purpose visa) must be:
                              (i)  in immigration clearance outside Australia travelling to Australia on a pre‑cleared flight; or
                             (ii)  in Australia, but not in immigration clearance.
76  Subitem 1224(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
77  Paragraph 1224(3)(a) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
78  Subitem 1224A(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
79  Paragraphs 1224A(3)(aa) and (ab) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraphs, substitute:
                    (aa)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
80  Subitem 1225(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
81  Subitem 1225(3) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (3)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
82  Paragraphs 1225(3B)(a) and (b) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraphs, substitute:
                     (a)  the applicant may be in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance; and
83  Subitem 1227(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
84  Paragraph 1227(3)(a) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
85  Paragraph 1227(3)(d) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph.
86  Subitem 1227A(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
87  Paragraph 1227A(3)(d) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (d)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
88  Subitem 1228(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
89  Paragraph 1228(3)(a) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
90  Subitem 1229(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
91  Paragraphs 1229(3)(a) and (b) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraphs.
92  Paragraph 1229(3)(c) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (c)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
93  Paragraphs 1229(3)(d) and (e) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraphs.
94  Subitem 1229(9) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem.
95  Subitem 1230(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
96  Paragraph 1230(3)(a) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
97  Subitem 1231(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
98  Paragraph 1231(3)(a) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
99  Subitem 1232(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
100  Paragraphs 1232(3)(a), (aa) and (b) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraphs, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
101  Subitem 1233(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
102  Paragraph 1233(3)(a) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
103  Subitem 1234(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
104  Paragraphs 1234(3)(a) and (b) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraphs, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
105  Subitem 1235(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
106  Paragraph 1235(3)(a) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
107  Subitem 1236(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
108  Subitem 1236(3) of Schedule 1 (table items 1 and 2)
Repeal the table items, substitute:
 
1
An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).

2
The applicant may be in or outside Australia.

 
109  Subitem 1236(4) of Schedule 1 (table item 1)
Repeal the table item, substitute:
 
1
An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
110  Subitem 1236(5) of Schedule 1 (table item 1)
Repeal the table item, substitute:
 
1
An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
111  Subitem 1236(6) of Schedule 1 (table item 4)
Repeal the table item, substitute:
 
4
An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
 
112  Subitem 1301(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
113  Paragraph 1301(3)(a) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
114  Subitem 1302(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
115  Paragraph 1302(3)(a) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
116  Subitem 1303(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
117  Paragraph 1303(3)(a) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
118  Subitem 1304(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
119  Paragraph 1304(3)(a) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
120  Subitem 1305(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
121  Paragraph 1305(3)(a) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
122  Subitem 1306(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
123  Paragraph 1306(3)(a) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
124  Subitem 1401(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
125  Paragraph 1401(3)(a) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
126  Subitem 1402(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
127  Paragraphs 1402(3)(a) and (aa) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraphs, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
128  Subitem 1403(1) of Schedule 1
Repeal the subitem, substitute:
             (1)  Form:   The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
129  Paragraph 1403(3)(a) of Schedule 1
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
                     (a)  An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
Schedule 7—Application provisions
  
Migration Regulations 1994
1  Schedule 13
Insert in its appropriate numerical position:
Part 41—Amendments made by the Migration Amendment (2015 Measures No. 1) Regulation 2015
  
4101  Operation of Schedule 1
                   The amendments of these Regulations made by Schedule 1 to the Migration Amendment (2015 Measures No. 1) Regulation 2015 apply in relation to a special purpose visa taken to have been granted on or after 18 April 2015.
4102  Operation of Schedule 2
             (1)  The amendments of these Regulations made by items 1 to 10 of Schedule 2 to the Migration Amendment (2015 Measures No. 1) Regulation 2015 apply in relation to the following applications for a visa:
                     (a)  an application made, but not finally determined, before 18 April 2015;
                     (b)  an application made on or after 18 April 2015.
             (2)  However, the amendments mentioned in subregulation (1) do not apply to an application mentioned in paragraph (1)(a) if:
                     (a)  the Minister invited the applicant under these Regulations, in writing, to apply for the visa; and
                     (b)  before the invitation was issued, the applicant undertook an English language test in accordance with these Regulations.
             (3)  The amendments of these Regulations made by items 11 to 14 of Schedule 2 to the Migration Amendment (2015 Measures No. 1) Regulation 2015 apply in relation to an application for a visa made on or after 18 April 2015.
4103  Operation of Schedule 3
             (1)  The amendment of these Regulations made by item 1 of Schedule 3 to the Migration Amendment (2015 Measures No. 1) Regulation 2015 applies in relation to a notice given on or after 18 April 2015.
             (2)  The amendment of these Regulations made by item 2 of Schedule 3 to the Migration Amendment (2015 Measures No. 1) Regulation 2015 applies in relation to the following applications:
                     (a)  an application for a visa made, but not finally determined, before 18 April 2015;
                     (b)  an application for a visa made on or after 18 April 2015.
4104  Operation of Schedule 4
                   The amendments of these Regulations made by Schedule 4 to the Migration Amendment (2015 Measures No. 1) Regulation 2015 apply in relation to an event mentioned in regulation 2.84 that occurs on or after 18 April 2015.
4105  Operation of Schedule 5
                   The amendment of these Regulations made by Schedule 5 to the Migration Amendment (2015 Measures No. 1) Regulation 2015 applies in relation to the following applications for a visa:
                     (a)  an application made, but not finally determined, before 18 April 2015;
                     (b)  an application made on or after 18 April 2015.
4106  Operation of Schedule 6
                   The amendments of these Regulations made by Schedule 6 to the Migration Amendment (2015 Measures No. 1) Regulation 2015 apply in relation to an application for a visa made on or after 18 April 2015.