LIN 19/093: cosmetic changes
'The purpose of LIN 19/093 is to amend section 10 of Part 3 and Column 3 of the table in Schedule 1 to LIN 18/029. The amendment is to ensure consistency of style and format throughout the instrument'
Direction No. 83
Direction No. 83 - Order for considering and disposing of visa applications under s91 of the Migration Act 1958
Direction No. 80
Direction 80 - order for considering and disposing of Family visa applications under s47 and 51 of the Migration Act 1958
New cap on family visas
'The instrument operates to determine the maximum number of visas that may be granted in the financial year commencing 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019 for the specified classes of visas'
LIN 19/066: Persons who may receive a pledge of commitment
'This instrument... specifies the new names of the divisions, branches and sections of entrusted persons of the Department of Home Affairs'
457 & 482: data matching between Department & ATO
'The Department... will exchange data with the [ATO] to identify whether business sponsors are complying with their... obligations ... and whether [subclass 457 and 482] visa holders are complying with their visa conditions'
Assurance of Support: increased duration for some visas
Period during which AoS remains in force increases from 2 to 4 years on 1 Jan 2019 for some visa subclasses
LMT exemption: PACER Plus treaty
The Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus (PACER Plus) came into force on 13 December 2020. As a result, a legislative instrument based on the PACER Plus exempting individuals from Labour Market Testing requirements has commenced on the same day.
LIN 19/002: places and currencies for paying of fees
The Migration (LIN 19/002: Places and Currencies for Paying of Fees) Instrument 2019 commences on 1 Jan 2019
LIN 19/001: Payment of VAC and fees in foreign currencies
The Migration (LIN 19/001: Payment of Visa Application Charges and Fees in Foreign Currencies) Instrument 2019 commences on 1 Jan 2019