New instrument on PIC 4019

The new instrument approves the values statement for the subclasses of visas specified in the instrument, for the purpose of PIC 4019

New CPD requirements for RMAs

"The purpose of the instrument is to specify certain matters relating to the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements for registered migration agents and CPD providers..."

Nil VAC for some Visitor and Temporary Activity visas

"The instrument specifies that certain applicants for Visitor (Class FA) visas and Temporary Activity (Class GG) visas who provide evidence of ..., have a visa application charge (VAC) of nil"

Sub 189: new instrument on income for NZ stream

"This instrument amends the Migration Regulations 1994 (the Migration Regulations), to make it easier for applicants for a Subclass 189 (Skilled – Independent) visa in the New Zealand stream to satisfy the annual income requirement"

Work & Holiday: 2 countries added and other changes

Subclass 462 - The new instrument commences on 1 July 2019 and its purpose is to: add 2 countries to the list of eligible countries; amend the lodgement requirements for citizens of 4 countries; and exempt citizens of 3 countries from providing evidence of government support.

Changes to subclass 482 and other visas

The new regulations "give effect to key commitments made by the Government in the Migration Strategy, released on 11 December 2023, that concern Australia’s temporary skilled migration system. In particular, the Amendment Regulations: implement the Subclass 482 (Skills in Demand) visa, which replaces the Subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage) visa as ..."

Medicare for regional visa holders

A new instrument has just been registered. It commences on 16 November 2019 and will treat holders of new regional visas as "eligible persons" under the Health Insurance Act 1973 (Cth).

Specified work and areas for subclass 417 and 462

The purpose of the instrument is to amend the areas of Australia and the kinds of work that are specified in another instrument for the definitions of specified Subclass 417 work and specified Subclass 462 work

Visitor visa: new travel agents for Approved Destination Status stream

"The purpose of the instrument is to update the list of approved travel agents for the Approved Destination Status (ADS) stream of the Visitor (subclass 600) visa. The ADS stream facilitates group travel from the People’s Republic of China to Australia for applicants participating in tours organised by travel agents..."

Regulations expanding access to TRT stream

The new Regulations "amend the Migration Regulations 1994 (the Migration Regulations) to expand access to the Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream of the Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme) visa (Subclass 186 visa). The changes also apply to the TRT stream of the Subclass 187 (Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme) visa (Subclass 187 visa)."