Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00115:clause:2_2:p148
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00115
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 2 cl 2 (pt 148/178)
Character Range: 1795553–1798362

by government
 (2) This subclause applies to the applicant if:
 (a) the applicant seeks to enter or remain in Australia to perform:
 (i) as an entertainer under a performing contract for one or more specific engagements (other than non‑profit engagements) in Australia; and
 (ii) in a film or television production that is subsidised, in whole or in part, by a government in Australia; and
 (iii) in a leading role, major supporting role or cameo role, or to satisfy ethnic or other special requirements; and
 (b) the Arts Minister, or a person authorised by the Arts Minister, has provided a certificate confirming that the relevant Australian content criteria have been met; and
 (c) either:
 (i) an eligible sponsor passes the sponsorship test in relation to the applicant; or
 (ii) if the applicant was outside Australia when the application was made, and stated on the application form that the proposed length of stay did not exceed 3 months—an eligible supporter passes the support test in relation to the applicant; and
 (d) the eligible sponsor or eligible supporter holds any necessary licences in respect of the production; and
 (e) the eligible sponsor or eligible supporter has consulted with relevant Australian unions in relation to the employment or engagement of the applicant in Australia.

Performing in film or television production not subsidised by government
 (3) This subclause applies to the applicant if:
 (a) the applicant seeks to enter or remain in Australia to perform:
 (i) as an entertainer under a performing contract for one or more specific engagements (other than non‑profit engagements) in Australia; and
 (ii) in a film or television production that is not subsidised in any way by a government in Australia; and
 (iii) in a leading role, major supporting role or cameo role, or to satisfy ethnic or other special requirements; and
 (b) the Arts Minister, or a person authorised by the Arts Minister, has provided a certificate confirming that:
 (i) citizens and residents of Australia have been afforded a reasonable opportunity to participate in all levels of the production; and
 (ii) the foreign investment, or the private investment guaranteed against the foreign returns by a distributor, in the production is greater than the amount to be expended on entertainers sponsored or supported for entry; and
 (c) either:
 (i) an eligible sponsor passes the sponsorship test in relation to the applicant; or
 (ii) if the applicant was outside Australia when the application was made, and stated on the application form that the proposed length of stay did not exceed 3 months—an eligible supporter passes the support test in relation to the applicant; and
 (d) the eligible sponsor or eligible supporter holds any necessary licences in respect of the production; and
 (e)