{"id":"F2024L00541","name":"Migration (Arrangements for Pacific Engagement Visa Applications) Instrument (LIN 24/012) 2024","slug":"migration-arrangements-for-pacific-engagement-visa-applications-instrument-lin-24-012-2024","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":105219,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2024L00541-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name","content":"#### 1 Name\n\n  This instrument is the Migration (Arrangements for Pacific Engagement Visa Applications) Instrument (LIN 24/012) 2024.","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"#### 2 Commencement\n\n  This instrument commences on the day after the instrument is registered.","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authority","content":"#### 3 Authority\n\n  This instrument is made under subregulation 2.07(5) of the Migration Regulations 1994.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"#### 4 Definitions\n\n> Note: A number of expressions used in this instrument are defined in the Migration Regulations, including Immigration.\n\n  In this instrument:\n\n> ImmiAccount means the interactive portal for online services available through the Department’s website at https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au.\n\n> Internet form means a form mentioned in paragraph 1.18(2)(b) of the Migration Regulations.\n\n> Migration Regulations means the Migration Regulations 1994.\n\n> written notice means an email from Immigration to a person that:\n\n    (a) authorises the person to make an application using an approved form specified in paragraph 5(1)(b); and\n    (b) includes an Immigration email address and instructions to the person setting out how to send the form to that email address.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Applying for a Subclass 192 (Pacific Engagement) visa—specified form and manner","content":"#### 5 Applying for a Subclass 192 (Pacific Engagement) visa—specified form and manner\n\n  (1) For the purposes of item 1140 of Schedule 1 to the Migration Regulations, the following approved forms are specified:\n    (a) form 1556 (Internet);\n    (b) form 1556.\n  (2) For the purposes of paragraph 1140(3)(a) of Schedule 1 to the Migration Regulations, the manner in which an application must be made, using a form specified in subsection (1), is specified in the following table.\n\n| Item | If the form used in making the visa application is… | the application must be made…                                                                             |\n| ---- | --------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| 1    | form 1556 (Internet)                                | via ImmiAccount.                                                                                          |\n| 2    | form 1556                                           | by sending the application by email to the Immigration email address that is set out in a written notice. |","sortOrder":4}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard machinery provision that does exactly what its title suggests — it specifies forms and submission methods for Pacific Engagement visa applications. It has not expanded beyond its original administrative purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Very short instrument (only 5 sections, approximately 300 words)","Only 4 defined terms, all straightforward (ImmiAccount, Internet form, Migration Regulations, written notice)","Single operational provision (section 5) with a simple two-row table","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the basic empowering provision (Migration Regulations 1994)","No conditional logic, exceptions, or nested provisions","Clear binary choice: online via portal OR email with prior authorisation"],"plain_english_summary":"This law sets out the **paperwork rules** for applying for a new type of Australian visa called the **Pacific Engagement visa (Subclass 192)**.\n\n**What it does:**\n- Tells people exactly **which forms** to use (Form 1556, either online or on paper)\n- Explains **how to submit** the application:\n  - **Online:** Through the government's \"ImmiAccount\" portal (the standard online immigration system)\n  - **On paper:** By email, but only if the Department of Immigration has first sent you a written notice authorising you to apply this way\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- People from Pacific Island countries who want to apply for the Pacific Engagement visa\n- Immigration staff who process these applications\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThe Pacific Engagement visa is a new permanent residency pathway designed to strengthen ties between Australia and Pacific nations. This instrument makes sure applications are submitted in a consistent, trackable way — either through the standard online system or via a controlled email process for those who need alternative arrangements."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. 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