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The instrument specifies a new event for the purpose of paragraph cl 408.229(b) of Schedule 2 to the Migration Regulations 1994 (Cth)

The government of South Australia has updated the skilled nomination requirements and the international graduate of South Australia requirements and waivers

The revoked instrument "specified, for paragraphs 408.229(b) and (c) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations, the event known as Supporting Innovation in South Australia as an ‘Australian Government endorsed event’ (AGEE) and classes of persons in relation to the event who may be eligible for a Subclass 408 (Temporary Activity) visa"

The new regulations "introduce a requirement that to make a valid application for a Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) visa, applicants who hold a passport issued by a specified foreign country must have been..."

This further new instrument amends a drafting error contained in the new legislative instrument about visitor visas which commenced on 24 August 2019

The purpose of the Act is to "improve and clarify the intended operation of the legislative framework for the giving of notices and other documents, and to remove restrictions on certain non-citizens from lodging a valid application for a protection visa". Part of the new Act commenced on 24 June 2023.

'The instrument differs from the repealed instrument by clarifying that the form for applying for approval as a family sponsor, Form 1501, is an internet form; and by including a specification of the form and fee for making an application for variation of approval of terms as a parent sponsor'

"This Direction provides an order of priorities for considering and disposing of offshore Subclass 500 (Student) visa​ applications in an orderly fashion that aligns with the national interest"

The new instrument is made under paragraphs 5.36(1)(a) and (b), and 5.36(1A)(a) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (Cth). "Paragraph 5.36(1)(a) of the Regulations states that the payment of a fee, other than a visa application charge mentioned in regulation 5.36(3A) of the Regulations must be made in a place, being Australia or a foreign country, that is specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument". Another instrument also published today amends the above new instrument.

It is commonly said that a subclass 870 visa holder who is overseas must stay overseas for 90 days before they can make a further 870 visa application. With respect, that is wrong.