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F2017L00816
Schedule 1—Retirement visas 2
Schedule 2—Grounds for cancellation of visa in Frequent Traveller stream 6
Schedule 3—Subclass 602 (Medical Treatment) visas 7
Schedule 4—Surcharge for payments made by China UnionPay credit cards 8
Customs Regulation 2015 8
Schedule 5—Eligible New Zealand citizens and Subclass 444 and 461 visas 9
Schedule 6—Nominated and sponsored skilled visas 10
Part 1—Employer nominations 10
Part 2—Nominated and sponsored skilled visas 11
Part 3—Refunds 12
Migration Regulations 1994 12
Schedule 7—Migration agents—registration application charges 13
Migration Agents Registration Application Charge Regulations 1998 13
Schedule 8—SHEV pathway 15
Schedule 9—Changes to age limits for working holiday maker visas 16
Schedule 10—Updating references to instruments about payment of fees in foreign countries and currencies 17
Australian Citizenship Regulation 2016 17
Schedule 11—Assurance of support for humanitarian visa applicants 18
Schedule 12—Application and transitional provisions 23
Australian Citizenship Regulation 2016 23
Migration Agents Registration Application Charge Regulations 1998 23
Migration Regulations 1994 23
This instrument is the Migration Legislation Amendment (2017 Measures No. 3) Regulations 2017.
(b) the Customs Act 1901; and
(c) the Migration Act 1958; and
(d) the Migration Agents Registration Application Charge Act 1997.
Schedule 1—Retirement visas
1 Clause 405.211 of Schedule 2
If the applicant is in Australia, the applicant:
(a) must hold a substantive visa; or
(i) have held a substantive visa since last entering Australia; and
(ii) satisfy Schedule 3 criteria 3002, 3004 and 3005, unless the last substantive visa held by the applicant was a Subclass 405 visa and the Minister is satisfied that the applicant is unable to satisfy those criteria because of compassionate and compelling circumstances.
2 Clause 405.223 of Schedule 2
If the applicant is in Australia, the applicant has complied substantially with the conditions (the previous visa conditions) that apply or applied to the last of any substantive visas held by the applicant, and to any subsequent bridging visa, unless:
(a) if condition 8303 was a previous visa condition—the applicant has complied substantially with that condition; and
(i) the applicant holds a Subclass 405 visa; or
(ii) the last substantive visa held by the applicant was a Subclass 405 visa; and
(c) the Minister is satisfied that the applicant was unable to comply substantially with the previous visa conditions (other than condition 8303) because of compassionate and compelling circumstances.
3 Paragraphs 405.228(2)(b) and (3)(b) of Schedule 2
Omit all the words after “sponsors the applicant”, substitute:
unless the applicant is in Australia and the Minister is satisfied that the applicant is unable to satisfy paragraph (a) or (b), or both, because of compassionate and compelling circumstances.
4 Subclause 405.228(4) of Schedule 2
After “the resources”, insert “(if any)”.
5 Subparagraph 405.228(5)(a)(ii) of Schedule 2
Omit all the words after “as the holder of”, substitute:
a Subclass 405 visa;
unless the applicant is in Australia and the Minister is satisfied that the applicant is unable to satisfy this paragraph because of compassionate and compelling circumstances; and
6 Paragraph 405.228(5)(b) of Schedule 2
Omit “continue to”.
7 Clause 405.325 of Schedule 2
8 Subclause 405.330(2) of Schedule 2
(2) The Minister is satisfied that the applicant has had adequate health insurance cover in Australia for the period of the applicant’s stay in Australia as the holder of a Subclass 405 visa, unless:
(b) the Minister is satisfied that the applicant is unable to satisfy this subclause because of compassionate and compelling circumstances.
(2A) The Minister is satisfied that the applicant has adequate health insurance cover in Australia for the period of the applicant’s intended stay in Australia as the holder of a Subclass 405 visa.
9 Clauses 405.411 and 405.412 of Schedule 2
The applicant may be in or outside Australia at the time of grant, but not in immigration clearance.
10 Clause 410.211 of Schedule 2
(a) the applicant holds a Subclass 410 visa; or
(b) the applicant is not the holder of a substantive visa, and:
(i) the last substantive visa held by the applicant was a Subclass 410 visa; and
(ii) the applicant satisfies Schedule 3 criteria 3003, 3004 and 3005, unless the Minister is satisfied that the applicant is unable to satisfy those criteria because of compassionate and compelling circumstances.
11 Subclause 410.221(1) of Schedule 2
(1) The applicant satisfies subclauses (2) to (8).
12 Subclause 410.221(6) of Schedule 2
(6) If the applicant is in Australia, the applicant has complied substantially with the conditions (the previous visa conditions) that apply or applied to the last of any substantive visas held by the applicant, and to any subsequent bridging visa, unless:
(i) the applicant holds a Subclass 410 visa; or
(ii) the last substantive visa held by the applicant was a Subclass 410 visa; and
13 Subclause 410.321(1) of Schedule 2
(1) The applicant satisfies subclauses (2) to (7).
14 Subclause 410.321(5) of Schedule 2
(5) If the applicant is in Australia, the applicant has complied substantially with the conditions (the previous visa conditions) that apply or applied to the last of any substantive visas held by the applicant, and to any subsequent bridging visa, unless:
15 Clauses 410.411 and 410.412 of Schedule 2
16 Clause 410.511 of Schedule 2
Temporary visa permitting the holder to travel to, enter and remain in Australia until a date specified by the Minister.
Schedule 2—Grounds for cancellation of visa in Frequent Traveller stream
1 Subregulation 2.43(1)
After “prescribed are”, insert “the following”.
2 Paragraph 2.43(1)(ia)
Omit “are met; or”, substitute “are met;”.
3 Subparagraph 2.43(1)(j)(i)
After “stream”, insert “or the Frequent Traveller stream”.
4 After paragraph 2.43(1)(j)
(ja) in the case of the holder of a Subclass 600 (Visitor) visa in the Frequent Traveller stream—that, despite the grant of the visa, the Minister is satisfied that the visa holder did not have, at the time of the grant of the visa, or has ceased to have, an intention only to visit, or remain in, Australia as a tourist or to engage in a business visitor activity;
Schedule 3—Subclass 602 (Medical Treatment) visas
1 At the end of subitem 1214A(3) of Schedule 1
(e) An application made in Australia by a person who is not the holder of a substantive visa must be accompanied by the documentation (if any) specified under subitem (3A).
2 After subclause 1214A(3) of Schedule 1
(3A) For the purposes of paragraph (3)(e), the Minister may, by legislative instrument, specify documentation that must accompany an application.
(3B) Without limiting subitem (3A), the Minister may specify under that subitem an approved form, including an approved form completed and signed by a registered medical practitioner.
3 Subclause 602.213(3) of Schedule 2
Omit “Subclauses (4) and (5) apply”, substitute “Subclause (4) applies”.
4 Subclause 602.213(5) of Schedule 2
Schedule 4—Surcharge for payments made by China UnionPay credit cards
1 Subparagraph 16(1)(b)(iii)
2 At the end of paragraph 16(1)(b)
3 At the end of subsection 150B(2)
; (d) for a payment made by China UnionPay credit card—1.9% of the amount of the payment.
4 At the end of subregulation 5.41A(2)
Schedule 5—Eligible New Zealand citizens and Subclass 444 and 461 visas
1 Regulation 1.03 (definition of eligible New Zealand citizen)
eligible New Zealand citizen means a New Zealand citizen who is a protected SCV holder within the meaning of section 7 of the Social Security Act 1991.
2 Subregulation 2.16(2B)
3 Subregulation 2.16(2D)
Omit “none of subregulations (2) to (2B)”, substitute “neither subregulation (2) nor subregulation (2A)”.
4 Paragraphs 461.212(2)(a) and (b) of Schedule 2
After “person”, insert “, other than an eligible New Zealand citizen,”.
Schedule 6—Nominated and sponsored skilled visas
Part 1—Employer nominations
1 At the end of paragraph 5.19(3)(a)
(iv) identifies a need for the nominator to employ the person, as a paid employee, to work in the position under the nominator’s direct control; and
2 At the end of subregulation 5.19(3)
; and (i) there is a genuine need for the nominator to employ the person, as a paid employee, to work in the position under the nominator’s direct control.
3 Subparagraph 5.19(4)(a)(ii)
Omit “a paid employee”, substitute “an identified person, as a paid employee,”.
4 Subparagraph 5.19(4)(h)(i)
5 Before sub‑subparagraph 5.19(4)(h)(i)(A)
(AA) there is a genuine need for the nominator to employ the person identified under subparagraph (a)(ii), as a paid employee, to work in the position under the nominator’s direct control;
6 Sub‑subparagraph 5.19(4)(h)(ii)(B)
Omit “a paid employee”, substitute “the person identified under subparagraph (a)(ii), as a paid employee,”.
7 After paragraph 186.233(1)(a) of Schedule 2
(aa) in relation to which the applicant is identified in the application under subparagraph 5.19(4)(a)(ii); and
8 After paragraph 187.233(1)(a) of Schedule 2
Part 2—Nominated and sponsored skilled visas
9 Subitem 1138(4) of Schedule 1 (table item 3)
10 Subitem 1230(4) of Schedule 1 (table item 3)
11 Clause 186.111 of Schedule 2 (note 3)
12 Paragraph 186.222(a) of Schedule 2
Omit “vocational”, substitute “competent”.
13 Paragraph 186.231(a) of Schedule 2
14 Clause 187.111 of Schedule 2 (note 3)
15 Paragraph 187.222(a) of Schedule 2
16 Paragraph 187.231(a) of Schedule 2
17 Paragraph 187.234(c) of Schedule 2
(i) the applicant’s occupation was not specified by the Minister in an instrument in writing for subparagraph (b)(i), or the applicant obtained the necessary qualification in Australia; and
(ii) the applicant had the qualifications listed in ANZSCO as being necessary to perform the tasks of the occupation.
Part 3—Refunds
19 At the end of paragraph 2.12F(7)(b)
or (v) a person mentioned in subparagraph (3B)(d)(ii) or (iii);
Schedule 7—Migration agents—registration application charges
2 Before regulation 4
Part 2—Amount of registration application charge
4 Amount of charge: general
(1) This regulation applies to an individual making a registration application unless regulation 5 applies to the individual.
Omit “made on or after 1 July 2003”.
Omit “made on or after 1 July 2005”.
7 Regulation 5 (heading)
5 Amount of charge: non‑commercial or non‑profit assistance
8 Subregulation 5(1)
(1) This regulation applies to an individual who intends to provide immigration assistance, if the assistance is intended to be provided solely:
9 Paragraphs 5(2)(a) and (b)
Omit “made on or after 1 July 2000”.
Schedule 8—SHEV pathway
1 Subregulation 2.06AAB(1) (table item 8)
2 Subregulation 2.06AAB(1) (after table item 9)
3 Subparagraphs 2.06AAB(2)(a)(i) and (ii)
After “specified”, insert “, at that time or at any later time occurring before the application is made,”.
Schedule 9—Changes to age limits for working holiday maker visas
1 Subclause 417.211(2) of Schedule 2
2 Paragraph 417.221(2)(a) of Schedule 2
Omit “417.211(2)(c)”, substitute “417.211(2)(a)”.
3 Clause 462.212 of Schedule 2
The applicant is aged at least 18 and no more than:
(a) 35; or
(b) if, in the instrument in writing made for the purposes of paragraph 1224A(3)(a) of Schedule 1, a younger age is specified for the foreign country that issued the passport the applicant holds—that younger age.
Schedule 10—Updating references to instruments about payment of fees in foreign countries and currencies
1 Subparagraph 1402(2)(a)(i) of Schedule 1
Omit “200, 201, 202, 203 or 204”, substitute “202”.
2 Paragraph 1402(2)(b) of Schedule 1 (table items 1 and 2)
3 Subitem 1402(3A) of Schedule 1
4 Subitem 1402(3A) of Schedule 1 (notes 1 and 2)
5 Clause 200.111 of Schedule 2 (definition of approved proposing organisation)
6 Subclause 200.211(1) of Schedule 2
Omit “If the application does not include a proposal by an approved proposing organisation, the”, substitute “The”.
7 Clause 200.212 of Schedule 2
8 Clause 200.221 of Schedule 2
The applicant continues to satisfy the criteria in clause 200.211.
9 Subclause 200.222(1) of Schedule 2
Omit “(1) If the application does not include a proposal by an approved proposing organisation, the”, substitute “The”.
10 Subclause 200.222(2) of Schedule 2
11 Paragraph 200.311(a) of Schedule 2
(a) is a member of the family unit of, and made a combined application with, a person who meets, or has met, the requirements of paragraph 200.211(1)(a) or (aa); or
12 Paragraph 200.321(a) of Schedule 2
(a) continues to be a member of the family unit of a person who, having satisfied the primary criteria and, in particular, having met the requirements of paragraph 200.211(1)(a) or (aa), is the holder of a Subclass 200 visa; or
13 Clause 200.411 of Schedule 2 (note)
14 Clause 201.111 of Schedule 2 (definition of approved proposing organisation)
15 Subclause 201.211(1) of Schedule 2
16 Clause 201.212 of Schedule 2
17 Clause 201.221 of Schedule 2
The applicant continues to satisfy the criteria in clause 201.211.
18 Subclause 201.222(1) of Schedule 2
19 Subclause 201.222(2) of Schedule 2
20 Paragraph 201.311(a) of Schedule 2
(a) is a member of the family unit of, and made a combined application with, a person who meets, or has met, the requirements of paragraph 201.211(1)(a) or (aa); or
21 Paragraph 201.321(a) of Schedule 2
(a) continues to be a member of the family unit of a person who, having satisfied the primary criteria and, in particular, having met the requirements of paragraph 201.211(1)(a) or (aa), is the holder of a Subclass 201 visa; or
22 Clause 201.411 of Schedule 2 (note)
23 Clause 202.111 of Schedule 2 (subparagraph (a)(i) of the definition of approved proposing organisation)
Omit “Refugee and Humanitarian (Class XB)”, substitute “Subclass 202”.
24 Clause 202.111 of Schedule 2 (note at the end of the definition of approved proposing organisation)
25 Clause 202.223 of Schedule 2
Before “The permanent settlement of the”, insert “(1)”.
26 At the end of clause 202.223 of Schedule 2
(2) If the application includes a proposal by an approved proposing organisation, the permanent settlement of the applicant in Australia would be consistent with the priorities of the Commonwealth in relation to the permanent settlement in Australia of persons who are proposed by approved proposing organisations for Subclass 202 visas.
Note: This subclause commenced on 1 July 2017 as part of the Department’s Community Support Programme, which deals with the permanent settlement in Australia of persons who are proposed by approved proposing organisations for Subclass 202 visas.
27 Clause 202.225 of Schedule 2
Omit “The applicant”, substitute “If the application does not include a proposal by an approved proposing organisation, the applicant”.
28 After clause 202.227 of Schedule 2
202.227A
(a) the application includes a proposal by an approved proposing organisation; and
(b) the Minister has requested an assurance of support in relation to the applicant;
(c) the assurance has been accepted by the Secretary of Social Services; and
(d) if a person (in this clause called the additional applicant):
(i) is a member of the family unit of the applicant; and
(ii) made a combined application with the applicant;
the additional applicant meets the requirements of paragraph 202.322A(c) or (d).
29 After clause 202.322 of Schedule 2
202.322A
(a) the application of the person who satisfied the primary criteria includes a proposal by an approved proposing organisation; and
(b) the Minister has requested an assurance of support in relation to that person;
(c) the applicant is included in the assurance of support given in relation to that person, and that assurance has been accepted by the Secretary of Social Services; or
(d) an assurance of support in relation to the applicant has been accepted by the Secretary of Social Services.
30 Clause 202.312 of Schedule 2
The applicant is included in:
(a) if the application of the relevant person who satisfies the primary criteria does not include a proposal by an approved proposing organisation—the proposal made under clause 202.225 in respect of that person; or
(b) if the application of the relevant person who satisfies the primary criteria includes a proposal by an approved proposing organisation—that proposal.
31 Division 203.1 of Schedule 2 (at the end of the note to the heading)
Add, “There are no interpretation provisions specific to this Part.”.
32 Clause 203.111 of Schedule 2
33 Subclause 203.211(1) of Schedule 2
34 Clause 203.212 of Schedule 2
35 Clause 203.221 of Schedule 2
The applicant continues to satisfy the criteria in clause 203.211.
36 Subclause 203.222(1) of Schedule 2
37 Subclause 203.222(2) of Schedule 2
38 Paragraphs 203.311(a) and 203.321(a) of Schedule 2
Omit “or 203.212(a)”.
39 Clause 203.411 of Schedule 2 (note)
40 Division 204.1 of Schedule 2 (at the end of the note to the heading)
41 Clause 204.111 of Schedule 2
42 Subclause 204.211(1) of Schedule 2
43 Clause 204.211A of Schedule 2
44 Clause 204.221 of Schedule 2
The applicant continues to satisfy the criteria in clause 204.211.
45 Subclause 204.224(1) of Schedule 2
46 Subclause 204.224(2) of Schedule 2
47 Paragraphs 204.311(a) and 204.321(a) of Schedule 2
Omit “or 204.211A(a)”.
48 Clause 204.411 of Schedule 2 (note)
Schedule 12—Application and transitional provisions
7 Amendments made by the Migration Legislation Amendment (2017 Measures No. 3) Regulations 2017
The amendments of these Regulations made by Schedule 7 to the Migration Legislation Amendment (2017 Measures No. 3) Regulations 2017 apply in relation to a registration application made on or after 1 July 2017.
Note: Schedule 7 to the Migration Legislation Amendment (2017 Measures No. 3) Regulations 2017 commences on 1 July 2017.
3 In the appropriate position in Schedule 13
Part 65—Amendments made by the Migration Legislation Amendment (2017 Measures No. 3) Regulations 2017
6501 Operation of Schedule 1
The amendments of these Regulations made by Schedule 1 to the Migration Legislation Amendment (2017 Measures No. 3) Regulations 2017 apply in relation to:
(a) an application for a visa made, but not finally determined, before 1 July 2017; and
(b) an application for a visa made on or after 1 July 2017.
6502 Operation of Schedule 2
The amendments of these Regulations made by Schedule 2 to the Migration Legislation Amendment (2017 Measures No. 3) Regulations 2017 apply in relation to cancellation of a visa on or after 1 July 2017, whether the visa was granted before, on or after that day.
6503 Operation of Schedule 3
The amendments of these Regulations made by Schedule 3 to the Migration Legislation Amendment (2017 Measures No. 3) Regulations 2017 apply in relation to an application for a Medical Treatment (Visitor) (Class UB) visa made on or after 1 July 2017.
6504 Operation of Schedule 5
(1) The amendments of regulation 1.03 and paragraphs 461.212(2)(a) and (b) of Schedule 2 made by Schedule 5 to the Migration Legislation Amendment (2017 Measures No. 3) Regulations 2017 apply in relation to an application for a visa made on or after 1 July 2017.
(2) The amendments of regulation 2.16 made by Schedule 5 to the Migration Legislation Amendment (2017 Measures No. 3) Regulations 2017 apply in relation to the grant of a visa on or after 1 July 2017.
6505 Operation of Schedule 6
(1) The amendments of these Regulations made by Part 1 of Schedule 6 to the Migration Legislation Amendment (2017 Measures No. 3) Regulations 2017 apply in relation to an application for the approval of a nomination, if the application is made on or after 1 July 2017.
Nominated and sponsored skilled visas
(2) Subject to subclause (3), the amendments of these Regulations made by Part 2 of Schedule 6 to the Migration Legislation Amendment (2017 Measures No. 3) Regulations 2017 apply in relation to an application for a visa made on or after 1 July 2017.
(3) However, the amendments of subitems 1138(4) and 1230(4) of Schedule 1 to these Regulations made by that Part do not apply in relation to an application for a visa if:
(i) the application is made in response to an invitation given by the Minister before 1 July 2017; and
(ii) the application is made on or after 1 July 2017; or
(i) the applicant claims to be a member of the family unit of an applicant (the primary applicant) to whom paragraph (a) applies; and
(ii) the application is combined with the application made by the primary applicant.
(4) The amendments of these Regulations made by Part 3 of Schedule 6 to the Migration Legislation Amendment (2017 Measures No. 3) Regulations 2017 apply in relation to withdrawing a visa application on or after 1 July 2017, whether the visa application was made before, on or after 1 July 2017.
6506 Operation of Schedule 8
(1) The amendments of these Regulations made by items 1 and 2 of Schedule 8 to the Migration Legislation Amendment (2017 Measures No. 3) Regulations 2017 apply in relation to an application for a visa made on or after 1 July 2017.
(2) The amendment of these Regulations made by item 3 of Schedule 8 to the Migration Legislation Amendment (2017 Measures No. 3) Regulations 2017 applies in relation to an application for a visa made on or after 1 July 2017, whether the relevant employment or study occurred before, on or after 1 July 2017.
6507 Operation of Schedule 9
The amendments of these Regulations made by Schedule 9 to the Migration Legislation Amendment (2017 Measures No. 3) Regulations 2017 apply in relation to an application for a visa made on or after 1 July 2017.
6508 Operation of Schedule 11
The amendments of these Regulations made by Schedule 11 to the Migration Legislation Amendment (2017 Measures No. 3) Regulations 2017 apply in relation to an application for a visa made on or after 1 July 2017.