Arrangements for bridging visa applications
The purpose of the instrument is to update the forms used to apply for bridging visas
Arrangements for protection and other visas
"The purpose of the instrument is to update the eligibility for certain classes of applicants to make an application for Temporary Protection (Class XD)...
Arrangements for others visas
The instrument provides that an application for a Resolution of Status visa must be made by completing the relevant...
The new Migration (Arrangements for Other...
Transitioning TPV/SHEV holders to resolution of status visas
"The purpose of the Amendment Regulations is to amend the Migration Regulations 1994 (the Migration Regulations) to facilitate the transition to permanent residence of persons who...
Bill: aggregate sentences
"The amendments in the Bill respond to the decision of the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia (the Federal Court) in Pearson v Minister for Home Affairs [2022] FCAFC 203 (Pearson). In Pearson, the Federal Court relevantly held that, in effect, an aggregate sentence (a single sentence for more than one offence) imposing a term of imprisonment does not, in and of itself, constitute a ‘substantial criminal record’ within the meaning given by subsection 501(7) of the Migration Act..."
Bill: evacuation to safety
"This Bill will compel the Government to offer transfer to Australia to all persons subject to offshore processing still in PNG or Nauru who are not..."
New regional processing country
The purpose of the new instrument is to designate a country as a regional processing country
Refund of second VAC
"Subregulation 2.12H(1) of the Regulations provides that the Minister must refund the amount paid by way of the second instalment of the visa application charge (VAC) in relation to an application for a visa if any of the circumstances mentioned in subregulation 2.12H(2) exists and the Minister has received a written request for a refund."
Designated APEC economy
"This instrument is made under the definition of ‘designated APEC economy’ in regulation 1.03 of the Migration Regulations. Regulation 1.03 of the Migration Regulations defines the term ‘designated APEC economy’ to mean an APEC economy specified in a legislative instrument made by the Minister for the purposes of that definition"
Citizenship: instrument on pledge of commitment
The purpose of the new instrument is to authorise classes of authorised persons to receive a pledge of commitment by persons who want to become Australian citizens